Andre Allen

The 2025 General Consolidated Election looks like a very successful night for incumbent representatives on the Peoria City Council.

Peoria County is extending a pilot program providing broadband internet access to low-income households.

The candidates running to fill the seat covering most of west and northwest Peoria have diverse viewpoints for a diverse district.

Peoria’s 5th District council representative is seeking re-election.

The county's new Digital Equity Pilot Program is funded through a $125,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Peoria City Council 4th District representative Andre Allen is seeking reelection next spring.

Peoria city officials have met with BioUrja to discuss the company's carbon capture plans for its South Peoria ethanol plant, but concerns and questions remain around the horseshoe.

Andre Allen took office in the newly-created position of Peoria County chief officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion last October. Since then, he’s been hard at work hiring staff, collaborating with other county offices, surveying employees and drafting a strategic plan.

Andre Allen grew up in Peoria and has been involved in a wide range of area organizations, including the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the Peoria Public Schools Foundation.

The Peoria City Council is taking another look at the use of recreational cannabis and regulation of cannabis dispensaries in the city.