Mapleton
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Central Illinois voters decide several local ballot questions in Tuesday’s election
PEORIA, Ill. – Voters across Central Illinois weighed in on several local ballot questions during Tuesday’s general election, approving some proposals while rejecting others involving taxes, schools and public services. Tazewell County School Sales Tax. Voters rejected a proposed one-percent sales tax intended to support school facilities throughout...
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'Defined area' for alcohol outlined for Downtown Peoria mall space
Cultured Grounds was once again the subject of debate and discussion during a Peoria Liquor Commission meeting held on Monday, Nov. 2. The latest request comes shortly after the site’s initial application – considered in September – was recommended for denial 3-1 . This go-around, attorney Sam Zabek appeared before commissioners to represent building owner Make Solutions LLC. He described the previous conversation as “a little convoluted” and said the new application provides “a defined area” for where alcohol will be allowed inside Twin Towers Mall. While questions and concerns remained, commissioners ultimately voted 3-1 to recommend approval for the updated application. The matter is slated to go before the Peoria City Council on Dec. 8. Previously: Downtown Peoria mall ownership change leads to threats, raised rents ‘Make sure there's controlled access’ Previous concerns centered primarily on where alcohol would be allowed within Twin Towers Mall. Site plan drawings for the space now include a “controlled access seating area” connected to the Cultured Grounds unit, with the application updated to add a beer garden subclass. “When they do the beer garden, they'll have to go through the permitting process as identified in the packet - with building inspection and comply
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The Watch: Detweiller Marina land sale taking center stage for City Council, Park Board
Citizen comments at the Peoria City Council and Peoria Park Board meetings were dominated by residents speaking out in support of preserving the Detweiller Marina. During the Peoria City Council meeting on Aug. 25, privilege of the floor was given to Blair Gambill, citizen of Peoria. He spoke to the history of the area near Detweiller Marina and urged Councilors to preserve this land before voting on right-of-way for O’Brien Steel Enterprises LLC, which is trying to purchase parcels of land within the Detweiller Trust.
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decaturian.com
Who, What, When, Where, and Why: November 3rd Elections
With the 2026 midterm election coming up soon, many students are scrambling to find where and how they can vote. Here is a guide for students voting in this election. To start, where do you vote? There is a wide array of places where you can vote for the 2026 midterms in the Macon County area. Voting either for the first time or in an unfamiliar area can be intimidating, especially for first-time voters, so it is good to know a variety of places available to go. Luckily, the Decatur area has a large variety of locations to vote.
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Mahomet to consider downtown zoning district, parking changes tied to long-term redevelopment plan
Village officials will consider creating a new downtown zoning district intended to support a walkable mix of businesses and housing at the Nov. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The commission is also scheduled to consider a recommendation on amendments addressing off-street parking, connections between parking lots, landscaping and bicycle parking.