IRVING, Texas, April 9, 2018 PRNewswire Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE: VST), the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, today announced it has completed its previously announced merger with Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN). The closing of the transaction follows the overwhelming approval from stockholders of both Vistra Energy Corp. and Dynegy Inc. in March, and […]
Posted: April 9, 2018 | View More »
ICC will culminate a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with a black-tie optional event, “Past Success Drives the Future,” on Sat., April 7, 2018, at the Embassy Suites Riverfront Grand Ballroom in East Peoria, Ill. The cocktail hour begins at 5:30 pm, with dinner and dancing to follow at 6:30 pm. “The evening is […]
Posted: March 22, 2018 | View More »
The latest addition to the Warehouse District, unlike past developments, won’t include any residential units.
“The Block,” as envisioned by builder Casey Baldovin and developer Katie Kim, will instead bring new commercial life to five buildings on the 1000 block of Southwest Washington Street. The project will also use open space between buildings for the “Cantina,” an outdoor venue for musical events and public gatherings that could be up and running by this summe
Posted: March 5, 2018 | View More »
Timothy Beccue Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois As Vice President of Finance, Director of Customer Service and corporate compliance officer for Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois, Timothy Beccue wears multiple hats at the company, demonstrating a compassionate, can-do attitude and a selfless dedication to improving the lives of others. He and his team […]
Posted: November 3, 2017 | View More »
Date: May 4, 2017 PEORIA, Ill. – The City of Peoria is seeking additional input from residents regarding the Riverfront Village Project. The City plans to demolish the existing Riverfront Village buildings, parking structure and deck in the Fall of 2017, and convert the area to a park. The project area is bounded by the […]
Posted: May 5, 2017 | View More »
Peoria, IL (February 16, 2017) Cesar Suarez, Senior Development Director, City of Peoria Six minority-owned and operated businesses will each receive $2,500 in prize award money under the Minority Business Implementation Grant (M-BIG) Program established by the City of Peoria in conjunction with Peoria County. “I’d like to congratulate the award winners and all those […]
Posted: February 16, 2017 | View More »
Posted Feb 4, 2017 at 10:12 PM By Chris Kaergard PEORIA – Peoria City Council members might be warming to the idea of starting the formal due diligence process to explore buying back the city’s waterworks. At a mayoral candidate forum Saturday morning, Mayor Jim Ardis told a standing-room-only crowd that “I believe the majority of the council will support […]
Posted: February 6, 2017 | View More »
PEORIA – This week’s news that Caterpillar is moving headquarters out of Peoria has surprised the entire community. The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce/CEO Council, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Peoria Downtown Development Corporation want to remind everyone that, while this is unfortunate news, Peoria […]
Posted: February 2, 2017 | View More »
Where Are Millennials Buying Homes? – 2017 Edition Derek Miller Jan 10, 2017 Peoria just ranked 5th in SmartAsset.com’s 2017 edition of where millenials are buying homes. Homeownership rates are on the decline for all age groups across the country, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. This trend is particularly pronounced for millennials, whose homeownership […]
Posted: January 12, 2017 | View More »
GREATER PEORIA WORKS TO BECOME REGIONAL BRAND FOR STUDENTS Last year CEO Council launched a new program called Greater Peoria Works. The goal of the program is to encourage and assist local employers with creating work experience opportunities for youth ages 14-25. From full-time and seasonal employment to company tours and workshops, the website […]
Posted: January 9, 2017 | View More »
