Since April 9, 2008, the Heartland Partnership has been conducting business in the former Damon’s restaurant at Riverfront Village with only a “temporary” Certificate of Occupancy. Councilman Gary Sandberg was tipped off that the building may be occupied without a Certificate, so he sent a FOIA inquiry to the Inspections department and discovered there was … Continue reading Temporary is a long time in Peoria
By now, you’re all aware of Old Chicago’s big announcement about their location atop Riverfront Village: they’re closing for the winter. The story was covered by WMBD-AM and the Journal Star. From WMBD: Old Chicago along Peoria’s riverfront is closed until April 4th, according to CFO Dale Paulsen. Paulsen says it’s best for the riverfront … Continue reading Questions about Old Chicago and Riverfront Village
Here’s what we know for sure: Campustown developer David Joseph already has another tenant lined up to replace Save-a-Lot, and it’s not a grocery store. Other than that, no one will comment for the record. So the question on everyone’s mind is, “who will the new tenant be?” Over on Billy’s blog, one commenter suggests … Continue reading Campustown Save-a-Lot to be leased to Bradley?
“Our goal is to make Riverfront Village the first thing you think about when you think, ‘What are we going to do this weekend?’” Wisdom said. “You think Riverfront Village.” –Riverfront Village developer Mike Wisdom, July 15, 1995 Toward that effort, Heartland Partnership will be moving into the old Damon’s Grill on Monday. Woo hoo! … Continue reading The newest riverfront draw: Heartland Partnership