Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission

A new chemical processing plant is slated for operation in one of Peoria's historically environmentally disadvantaged communities.

Viridis Chemical produces ethyl acetate, a common solvent used to produce paints, lacquers, varnishes, and other products. The chemical is colorless and has a fruity odor.

The Salvation Army wants to tweak the location of its proposed new downtown Peoria men's shelter, so the current shelter can remain open while construction is ongoing.

The City of Peoria is buying three prominent properties that make up the bulk of one downtown block with the intent of seeking a developer to take advantage of federal and state historic tax credits.

The City of Peoria hopes to annex some Illinois Department of Transportation property along U.S. Route 150 to facilitate an extension of the sewer system.

An application for an amusement-style park on the city of Peoria's far northwestern edge will be taken up by the city council later this month.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has its hands full with short-term rental applications, and that’s putting it lightly.

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously approved a proposal to convert the former Methodist College building on St. Marks Court into 55 permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness.

PEORIA - The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has rejected plans by winery to expand.The commission voted against proposed land-use changes that…