Peoria contends the company must honor a 1991 agreement that requires any land-based casino to be built on its side of the river.

The city of Peoria has spent more than $100,000 on attorneys and consultants in its pursuit to lure a land-based casino to its side of the Illinois River.

"Rita Ali has always been a supporter of core basic services, make no mistake about it," Grayeb said. "People can talk about how they support law enforcement, but if they won't fund police ...

"I see nothing but great days ahead, and I believe Rita Ali has the qualities to be a steady mayor, not to overreact and do a good job for the people," Grayeb said Monday. More: Chuck Grayeb ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria Mayor Rita Ali is hoping to build on her accomplishments in a second term. And she’s excited for what is on the horizon. While her administration is making strides ...

Mayor Rita Ali called the purchase a "rare opportunity" for the city to purchase a large swath of land to develop new housing that Ali said can address a housing shortage in the city.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali will not be signing an ordinance passed by the city council last week that would allow the city to fine and jail homeless people for camping outside, saying she "cannot in ...

Mayor Rita Ali called one candidate's mailer a "hit piece" and "desperate." Two candidates say the tone of the campaign has shifted. Primary elections are just days away on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as ...

"Rita Ali has always been a supporter of core basic services, make no mistake about it," Grayeb said. "People can talk about how they support law enforcement, but if they won't fund police officers, ...