Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis

For the first time in 22 years, Jim Ardis won't have a seat saved for him around the horseshoe in the Peoria City Council chambers.Ardis was first elected…

Homeowners in the City of Peoria can now legally market their homes as short-term rentals on platforms such as Airbnb, but only after obtaining the…

The Peoria City Council delayed Tuesday night’s vote for the proposed tax abatement program in Peoria’s North Valley over concerns related to the required…

The Peoria City Council and Peoria County Board unanimously approved the formation of a new Commission on Racial Justice during a special joint meeting of…

Jim Ardis will not seek a fifth term as Peoria's mayor next spring.Ardis made the announcement Wednesday morning after months of speculation about his…

Peoria 4th District Councilman Jim Montelongo said he's not running for another term next year, but he is eyeing a potential mayoral run.Montelongo was…

At-Large Peoria City Councilwoman Rita Ali is running for mayor."I'm ready to show little girls and young women, the fathers of daughters, and all…

After more than two hours of discussion, the Peoria City Council narrowly voted down borrowing $10 million and decommissioning two fire engines to balance…

Couri Thomas is once again making a run for Peoria mayor. The Peoria Area Food Bank warehouse manager ran head-to-head against incumbent Mayor Jim Ardis…

Police say a "roving street party" is to blame for a shooting on Peoria's Riverfront that left 13 people injured early Sunday morning.Police Chief Loren…