The 1927 grand opening event of the Pere Marquette was called one of the "biggest Gala events" in the history of Peoria at the time. Over 16,000 people are said to have toured the new hotel during ...

PEORIA — The great hotel ownership battle involving the Marriott Pere Marquette and the neighboring Courtyard by Marriott may finally get settled this September. Bidding is slated to start at ...