The Illinois Department of Transportation has identified over $2 billion in road and highway projects to begin work in the Peoria-area between 2025 and 2030. Those projects are part of IDOT’s transportation improvement plan and will be funded by state dollars. Here are the major projects identified for the Peoria area. A $76 million bridge […]
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What is home rule? Why one Peoria-area city won’t yet vote on the controversial status
Pekin won’t yet be asking its residents if the city should remain a home rule municipality. A resolution to put a referendum on the November general election ballot failed by one vote during a recent Pekin City Council meeting. The resolution was defeated 4-3, with Pekin Mayor Mary Burress casting the deciding vote. Council members […]