John Kahl

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.

Developers Cullinan Properties say Best Buy and Boot Barn are the latest additions to East Peoria's Levee District.

East Peoria City and Police Department officials broke ground Friday morning on the new Camp Street police station.

With owner Boyd Gaming preparing plans for a new gambling facility, Peoria city leaders have taken steps to make sure any land-based casino is located within their city’s boundaries. But what does this mean for 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.

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 leaders are gathering input from the public on charting a path for the city over the next two decades, and Mayor John Kahl believes community feedback is vital to developing a comprehensive plan.

A much anticipated entertainment venue in a highly visible East Peoria location plans to open next week.

A student project honoring Tazewell County veterans will be on display at the Pekin Public Library this summer.