PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Civic Center is giving a thank-you card of sorts to its next door neighbor.
The Civic Center Wednesday afternoon issued a statement after the City Council Tuesday night approved issuing $20,5 million in bonds to help finance repairs at the Civic Center, including an upgraded ice plant.
The Civic Center statement thanks the city and Mayor Rita Ali, among others, and says the the city’s investment improves the Civic Center’s “ability to welcome guests to experience quality arts and entertainment programming, sporting events, and conventions for generations to come.”
We still don’t know if the Peoria Rivermen will keep using the Civic Center and Carver Arena after the end of the season, as negotiations on their lease are expected to start soon.
The Peoria Civic Center Authority is enthusiastic about the City of Peoria’s investment in the Peoria Civic Center campus. It improves our ability to welcome guests to experience quality arts and entertainment programming, sporting events, and conventions for generations to come. The Authority extends a special thank you to Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, City Manager Patrick Urich and the Peoria City Council for their service and commitment to improving the quality of life in our community. — Peoria Civic Center statement
