Monte Brannan and Gary Matthews were sentenced to time in prison for their roles in a sweeping fraud scheme that defrauded investors of ... Pere Marquette hotel costs Peoria extra $1.8 million.

Monte Brannan, 71, and Gary Matthews, 81, both filed separate notices to appeal their convictions to the Seventh District, ... More:Pere Marquette Hotel in downtown Peoria sells to Texas developer.

The new, fine dining restaurant plans to work with local vendors to create a farm-to-table menu, serving pork chops, ribeye and tomahawk steaks.