Peoria County board approves $1.38 million Kickapoo-Edwards road bid despite unsigned developer agreement

Jan 8, 2026

The Peoria County Board voted 17-0 to approve the Kickapoo-Edwards Road bid letting for about $1.38 million even though a formal development agreement with developer BECS was not yet signed; the developer has verbally pledged $500,000 and staff will return with a funding plan and a revised development agreement.

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The Peoria County Board voted 17-0 to approve the bid letting for the Kickapoo-Edwards Road and Veil Dispense Road project after members debated timing and financial guarantees for the work.

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