Patrick Urich

Three companies have submitted redevelopment proposals to the City of Peoria for turning the Tower on Adams property into a mixed-use commercial and residential property. Meanwhile, the city also has entered into an agreement with the owners of the Riverview Plaza as a step toward getting the closed high-rise repaired.

Peoria’s existing large-scale plan to upgrade the Riverfront has a new feature, with the city and the Hengst Foundation in discussions to pursue an amphitheater project near the Murray Baker Bridge.

The City of Peoria is hoping to facilitate a large-scale residential development by acquiring the nearly 70-acre Exposition Gardens property on Northmoor Road.

A plan for one of two restaurant businesses in a shared Warehouse District storefront to serve alcohol has gained initial approval from the Peoria City Council. Whether the Love Shack hamburger shop gets a liquor license remains to be seen.

One of Peoria’s most prominent intersections may soon be home to a drive-through coffee chain’s first Illinois location. Initial plans for a small shopping center at the long-vacant lot at the southeast corner of War Memorial Drive and University Avenue begin with a Dutch Bros Coffee shop.

The future of the popular PeoriaCorps career development service program is in jeopardy as the Trump Administration cuts funding for AmeriCorps.

Adoption of a municipal grocery tax to replace the upcoming elimination of the state’s tax will go before the Peoria City Council at its next meeting Tuesday.

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich says the biggest concern for municipalities from the president’s fluctuating trade policy is if the broad tariffs on goods result in increased inflation.

Peoria City leaders continue to explore possible opportunities to restore vibrancy to the downtown area. In a recent interview with WCBU, City Manager Patrick Urich discusses how Peoria is eager to find ways to bring more people to the Central Business District.

Peoria city leaders adopted a five-year strategic plan in 2024 that includes an embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion as one of its six key priorities. City manager Patrick Urich says that priority remains in place amid efforts by the Trump Administration to roll back DEI initiatives all across American government.