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East Peoria is moving forward with the process at least several months in the making to create a new TIF district along its riverfront surrounding the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino.
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During Tuesday’s Peoria City Council meeting, Kyle Cratty discussed the potential impact of the Trump administration’s sudden pause on grant payments. He said the city has $15.1 million outstanding in direct federal grants, and is awaiting another $17.8 million in federal money distributed through state agencies.
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Rita Ali believes Peoria is making progress that should not be interrupted. Chuck Grayeb sees a city at a crossroads that must address criminal delinquency. John Kelly thinks a change is needed to cultivate growth and prosperity.
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The three Peoria city leaders vying to hold the mayor’s office for the next four years are bringing their messages to residents ahead of the Feb. 25 primary election.
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This year’s agenda includes many long-running asks, like protecting the local share of tax revenue and reforming public safety pensions. It also highlights requests for “missing middle” housing and Safe-T Act revisions.
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The City of Peoria is asking the state legislature for assistance in developing solutions for a “missing middle” gap in housing needs.
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A plan to reimburse the nonprofit group Lula for its costs to house unsheltered individuals in a local motel took an unexpected turn Tuesday night when Peoria Mayor Rita Ali proposed increasing the amount eight-fold.
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Dream Center Peoria is looking to expand it shelter operations with help from a six-figure grant from the City of Peoria.
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Abatement of public campsites in downtown Peoria has been put on hold until January.
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The Peoria City Council approved hiring an investment banking consultant and a legal services firm for the purpose of pursuing a casino in Peoria.