PEORIA HEIGHTS — It’s a new plan for an old park. Not a breath of fresh air so much as a blast of fresh water.
Peoria Heights hosts town hall meetings, looks for community input
Peoria Heights hosts town hall meetings, looks for community input
New Peoria Heights district aims to lift commercial, residential development
New Peoria Heights district aims to lift commercial, residential development
Presto! Heights deficit now a surplus
PEORIA HEIGHTS — When is a $1 million deficit not a $1 million deficit?
When it turns into a $340,000 surplus.
No joke. Mostly thanks to relatively stable sales tax revenues, an uptick in property tax revenues, an added fee for garbage collection and an aggressive reorganization of village administrative positions, the path toward fiscal fitness has continued for the village into the first quarter of its 2019-2020 budget year that ended July 31.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Galena Rd. project at a press conference Thursday
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Galena Road through Peoria Heights from the McClugage Bridge to Gardner Lane will be receiving $68.5 million for widening and other improvements. The funds come courtesy of the $45 billion landmark capital bill, "Rebuild Illinois." Peoria Heights Mayor Mike Phelan spoke with the governor and area legislators at his news conference. Reconstruction of Route 29 through the village has been a local priority for years.
Performing Arts Director Named
Jenny Parkhurst has been hired as the executive director of the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts in Peoria Heights and the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Peoria, the KDB Group announced recently.
SPECIAL REPORT: California man invests millions in Peoria Heights development
Peoria Heights, Ill. (HOI) – A Heart of Illinois native is investing millions of dollars in local development from nearly 2,000 miles away.
Peoria Heights residents spend St. Patrick's Day at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub party
W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub threw a St. Patrick's Day party with live music, like every year.
Peoria Heights Prospers
Peoria Heights has a charming downtown with a variety of attractions nestled within. In many ways, the Heights has always been a destination…
Not Just Any Developer
You could say that Kim Blickenstaff—the San Diego businessman promising to transform the Village of Peoria Heights—is not just any developer.
Meet the Candidates
The League of Women Voters and The Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a Meet the Candidates Night at Peoria Heights Village Hall for the upcoming election.
Art for the Cure brings back Heights Art Fair
PEORIA HEIGHTS — The last Peoria Heights Art Fair was held on Mother’s Day weekend in Tower Park in 2012.
The next one will be this May.
Music In the Heights
The grand opening of Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts is scheduled for 3-11 p.m. Feb. 2. Spring Bay native, Kim Blickenstaff has plans for Peoria Heights and this event is just the beginning.
The Pabst Building and Save-A-Lot in Peoria Heights have a new owner!
More Developments Coming!
Future Development Presentation - Video
Two new developments coming to Peoria Heights in summer 2019
Big changes continue to happen in Peoria Heights. On Tuesday, the village board agreed to unanimously move forward with two developing projects.
Board of Trustees - Video
Tower On Grandview Drive
The Grand View Tower stood at the corner of Kingman & Grand View Drive.
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Ambitious Peoria Heights development is personal for California businessman
With a promise of more to come, Kim Blickenstaff announced earlier this month some details about his three-pronged development plan.
Twelve21 Duryea
What a joy to see our tenants move into their homes and truly love the joy of being a resident at Twelve21 Duryea in Peoria Heights. Their Christmas decoration...