Developer Gary Matthews

Two Peoria men behind the redevelopment of the Hotel Pere Marquette and construction of the Courtyard by Marriott were found guilty of mail fraud and money laundering in federal court Friday.

The former Peoria Mayor was on the witness stand for almost three hours Wednesday morning.

The businessmen behind an often-maligned 2008 redevelopment deal aimed at reviving the Pere Marquette hotel and building an adjoining Marriott are appealing the dismissal of their lawsuit against the city of Peoria.

Former Hotel Pere Marquette developers Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan were indicted Tuesday on 21 federal felony counts of money laundering, consipracy…

The original developers of the Hotel Pere Marquette have sued the City of Peoria. Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan are asking for $9 million. The suit…

The city of Peoria will not be repaid for $7-million dollars it loaned to Gary Matthews as he renovated the Pere Marquette Hotel.No one offered a bid on…

Pere Marquette and Courtyard Hotels in downtown Peoria are in foreclosure. The hotel properties were placed in receivership Wednesday by the emergency…

Pere Marquette and Courtyard Hotels in downtown Peoria are in foreclosure. The hotel properties were placed in receivership Wednesday by the emergency…

Action by the Peoria City Council last night will help keep the Hotel Pere Marquette open. Hotel owner Gary Matthews is behind in paying his lenders,…

Action by the Peoria City Council last night will help keep the Hotel Pere Marquette open. Hotel owner Gary Matthews is behind in paying his lenders,…