East Peoria plans to create a new 'entertainment district' in the city

Riverfront TIF District approved by East Peoria City Council

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A TIF district with plans to develop an area along part of East Peoria's connection to the Illinois River was approved unanimously by city council during Tuesday's meeting. The Riverfront TIF District will see the redevelopment of a corridor northeast of I-74 and northwest of state route 116, which includes the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino. This comes as discussions have been had between Boyd Gaming, the parent company…

East Peoria plans to create a new 'entertainment district' in the city

The potential entertainment district has already drawn "strong interest" from two developers, according to East Peoria's mayor.