East Peoria Mayor John Kahl said Friday that Peoria is overstepping in its attempts to lure the casino to its side of the river.

East Peoria 'excited' about possibility of growth along a key stretch of riverfront near the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino.

East Peoria will institute a 1% tax on groceries beginning in 2026, Mayor John Kahl said Friday. Kahl took aim at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who decided to end the statewide 1% tax on groceries.

Kuusakoski is closing its U.S. operations, which includes Illinois locations in Plainfield and Peoria. GFL, which relied on Kuusakoski, is seeking a new e-waste processor that affects multiple ...