East Peoria

East Peoria is looking to crack down on hotel and motel operators that aren’t up to date in paying city taxes.

Construction of East Peoria’s new $21.6 million police department building is on schedule to finish next summer.

East Peoria Community Foundation President Sue Portscheller joined a host of other community and civic leaders for a soft opening and ribbon cutting at Levee Park.

Owners of The Putt Club intend to significantly remodel the inside entertainment area, in response to high demand during bad weather and cold seasons.

East Peoria city leaders are making progress on developing and adopting a long-range comprehensive plan. The city council held a 30-minute work session on the 2045 comprehensive plan immediately before Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting.

The East Peoria City Council has approved more than $300,000 in water treatment-related expenses required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, but with some apprehension.

East Peoria residents looking to check their heart health can now test their blood pressure through the Fondulac District Library.

East Peoria will move forward on the next phase of a project to install synthetic turf on the EastSide Centre Sports Complex baseball and softball diamonds.

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.