East Peoria City Council

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

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 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.

The next steps to further develop land in East Peoria’s Levee District have been approved by the city council.

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.