Black Band Distillery

Following his death in February 2024, the nonprofit Will Kenny Foundation was established in his memory to benefit educational programs in Central Illinois. The group has provided three scholarships so far, and now it’s hoping to do even more.

One Peoria business is already in line to benefit from a possible new tax increment financing district the city is looking to create this year.

A nascent Peoria whiskey distillery is now switching to hand sanitizer production.Black Band Distillery hasn't officially opened its doors in Peoria's…