Patrick Urich News Today

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In a fairly uneventful city council meeting on Tuesday, three longtime TIF districts in Peoria were approved to be ended. Those were the Central Business District, Midtown Plaza, and the Northside Business Park TIF’s. City Manager Patrick Urich said that the Midtown Plaza and Northside Business Park TIF’s were in place […]

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The potential impact of a possible TIF district on Peoria’s southside was discussed at a press conference Thursday. Specifically, the potential of a carbon capture pipeline project. Community leaders raised concerns about the possibility of BioUrja using TIF funds from the potential Distillery TIF district toward a carbon capture pipeline. The […]

The area surrounding Natural Fiber Welding could become a hotbed for major developments and future growth.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Follow-through funding for capital projects was top of mind during the annual Peoria City and County Legislative Breakfast held Friday.  Other issues keen to city and country leaders, such as pension reform for police officers and firefighters and the rise of juvenile crime were also presented to regional lawmakers. The annual event is […]

From criminal law changes to development project funding, the city has a long 'wish list' list for 2024.

The new year includes the "creation of a new neighborhood," a new chicken shop and the demolition of an infamous building.

PEORIA, Ill. - Plans for a hotel project in downtown Peoria are now in question, with one of the properties associated with it back on the market. Kei...

The popular Peoria business partnered with the city and Baldovin Construction for the ambitious remodel.

The road cuts through one of Peoria's most historic neighborhoods.

The City Council has voted 7-4 to not move forward with buying the city's water infrastructure from Illinois American.