Tim Halili News Today

East Peoria’s Levee District began its existence when Caterpillar began to shrink. Until the 1990s, the district had been mostly comprised of about one million square feet of Caterpillar factories and offices. When buildings were demolished and the site was cleared, the city was left with "vacant brown space,” according to Rick Swan, the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce executive director. “The city fathers, starting with (East Peoria Mayor) Jim Spinder, started looking at the area and sa...

Shoppers in East Peoria’s Levee District can look forward to a new breakfast option this spring. The commercial real estate agency Cullinan Properties, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that Eggcellent Café will open next month. The restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch and will occupy a 2,406 square-foot space adjacent to Guilty Pleasures Cupcake Bakery and Sola Salon Studios. Eggcellent Café will feature healthy, organic food for their breakfast and lunch offerings. Cage-free eggs will be ...