East Peoria

East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says he’s committed to making sure the city maintains a welcoming atmosphere for businesses, and that’s a big reason behind the move to establish a TIF district along the Illinois River.

The mayors of Peoria and East Peoria aren’t saying much about the possibility of Boyd Gaming abandoning the region’s current riverboat casino in favor of a land-based operation on the other side of the Illinois River.

East Peoria Mayor John Kahl said the city is just clarifying the policies it already follows and eliminating any gray areas.

The proposed TIF area would run from east of Interstate 74 and along Illinois 116 up to Access Road 4. That swath of land currently encompasses businesses like Hagerty Steel, Federal Logistics, and the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino.

A co-owner and primary baker for East Peoria staple Carl's Bakery and Restaurant has died.

East Peoria is planning for the future and moving forward on the development of the 2045 comprehensive plan.

Schmidgall asked the county board if Habitat could use the $100,000 to demolish a home at 1800 American St. in Pekin and refurbish a three- bedroom home at 1814 American for a veteran's family.

Most Peoria-area communities do not currently have city ordinances in place similar to those enacted by a rural Oregon city that gained the national spotlight with its crackdown on homelessness. However, they may consider it now.

East Peoria Commissioner Dan Decker says Centennial Drive from Illinois 116 to just east of Highview Road is on tap for a $5.1 million dollar project.

The former East Peoria Gardens Health Care Center at 1910 Springfield Road was rezoned for multi-family residential living.