Peoria Main Street

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali remains steadfast in her belief that the planned Phoenix Manor permanent supportive housing development on the South Side ultimately will benefit the neighborhood.

A nearly $7.3 million redevelopment project along the 500 block of Main Street in Downtown Peoria calls for three street-level eateries and a boutique hotel on the second floor.

Developers plan to revitalize a prominent downtown Peoria block by expanding one restaurant and bar, and adding two more.

The City of Peoria wants to modify its current budget because of expected shortfalls in income. City manager Patrick Urich is suggesting the city impose…