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PCCEO will receive $290,000 in South Village TIF funds to initiate the first phase of the MacArthur Highway Corridor Plan.
City council approved the funding to be used for pre-development activities such as environmental and engineering analysis, community outreach, and coordination of partners.
First district councilmember Denise Moore said PCCEO comes with a proven track record of development on Peoria’s Southside.
“They’ve already built in this city, and particularly on the Southside more than 175 houses.and once again they have stepped up to the plate to say they would lead the development of this project,” said Moore.
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What s open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Peoria?
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Christmas Day on Friday is a federal and state holiday, so government offices are closed. But that s not necessarily the case Thursday. Peoria city offices will operate during regular hours until 5 p.m. but the offices themselves remain physically closed because of COVID-19 precautions. Staff can be reached by phone or email, or by calling Peoria Cares, 309-494-2273.
There is no mail delivery, and banks are closed Friday. Some of the latter may run limited hours Thursday.
Trash pickup won t be provided Friday. State offices also are closed Friday. All area schools are on holiday break.