East Peoria

The East Peoria City Council has approved a new three-year contract with the union that represents its firefighters, as well as a plan for a quick service drive-through coffee shop near a major intersection.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Laura Warren-Roberts of Fondulac District Library about “Music in the Park” — a free, family-friendly summer concert series held in East Peoria’s Levee Park.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Laura Warren-Roberts of Fondulac District Library about “Music in the Park” — a free, family-friendly summer concert series held in East Peoria’s Levee Park.

Members of the Illinois Central College Board of Trustees say they feel blindsided by the recent decision to close the student housing facility on the East Peoria campus.

The City of East Peoria is establishing its own grocery tax to avoid losing revenue when the state grocery tax ends at the start of next year.

A development incentive aimed at helping East Peoria pursue growth along the Illinois River is now formally in place.

East Peoria Mayor John Kahl shared an optimistic vision for the city’s next few years Friday, albeit while speaking at a venue with an uncertain future. Kahl delivered his annual State of the City address from the banquet room at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, steps away from the riverboat gambling attraction that parent Boyd Gaming is looking to replace.

East Peoria city leaders will consider approving an agreement to facilitate a planned subdivision along Old Bloomington Road.

Construction on a new $100 million Central Illinois casino project could begin next year.

The city of East Peoria is moving to implement a new $50 reconnection fee for water customers whose service is shut off for non-payment.