Peoria City Council

Fifth District Peoria City Council member Denis Cyr is taking an extended leave of absence following a recent medical procedure.

Peoria is considering a change to the city code that would govern home-based free distribution of food, clothing and other household items.

Development of a Dutch Bros Coffee franchise near a well-traveled Peoria intersection will benefit from a tax reimbursement deal to offset some project expenses.

The City of Peoria will spend about $500,000 a year to hire six civilian community service officers aimed at boosting the police department’s daytime security presence downtown.

A $5.5 million renovation project will add eight loft-style apartments and street-level retail space to Peoria’s growing Warehouse District.

Peoria has renewed the police department’s subscription to the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system for another three years. Police Chief Brad Dixon said the service has been very helpful in assisting officers in their response to shooting incidents.

The Peoria City Council this week unanimously approved agreements for engineering and construction services for the planned Dee Hengst Amphitheater along the Illinois River.

Plans for a 200-home residential neighborhood at the former Exposition Gardens site in Peoria are taking shape after the City Council approved a land exchange with Peoria Public Schools to make the property more attractive to developers.

The City of Peoria is taking the first step in establishing an economic incentive to spur growth on Main Street, while Peoria Township will consider forming a committee to look into the viability of a community senior center.

An East Bluff convenience and grocery store is one step closer to being able to sell package liquor, but whether or not the business receives a license remains to be seen.