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The city council on Tuesday unanimously approved $122.3 million in appropriations for the 2024-25 fiscal year, along with a working cash budget of $93.7 million in revenue.
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In 2021, amid a flagging economy and the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden administration and Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan.
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Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria says he is confused and frustrated after a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a Peoria police officer was released from custody with electronic monitoring.
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With work now underway on the first phase of a three-part reconstruction of the Cedar Street Bridge, the project highlights East Peoria’s collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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On Monday, the East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss allowing residents to obtain a special use permit to keep chickens.
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In his State of the City address, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl outlined a proposed budget for the next fiscal year, projecting $71 million in revenue and plans for $28.5 million in capital improvements.
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East Peoria is undertaking a new initiative to develop a recognizable brand.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria is exploring the idea of turning a vacant former East Peoria nursing home site into a village of homes for veterans. Executive Director Lea Anne Schmidgall discusses how the idea was conceived and where the project stands.
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In his latest quarterly interview with WCBU, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl discusses a range of topics facing the city, including the need for infrastructure improvements and the expected economic impact from the Bob Michel Bridge's reconstruction.
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Two new hotels are planned for prominent Peoria-area locations over the next few years. This comes three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the hospitality industry particularly hard.