Rita Ali and John Kelly had starkly contrasting campaigns and routinely sparred at debates and in the media over their visions for Peoria.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — All ballots counted, the voters of Peoria said they wanted another four years of Rita Ali wielding the mayor’s gavel. “I appreciate the voters saying that we need to stay the ...

PEORIA ( 25News Now) - Rita Ali, Peoria’s first African American mayor, has been elected to a second, four-year term by defeating at-large council member John Kelly in Tuesday’s election.

First-term Peoria Mayor Rita Ali will spend another four years overseeing the city after a near landslide win over challenger ...

Finances show party lines in Peoria mayoral race. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and city councilmember John Kelly have sparred over policy on the campaign trail for months. While the winner of those ...

City councilman Chuck Grayeb has conceded in the Peoria mayoral primary. Grayeb decided against running for reelection in the city's 2nd District for a chance to challenge Mayor Rita Ali for her seat.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali comfortably defeated city councilman John Kelly Tuesday night securing herself another four-year term as Peoria's mayor. Ali defeated Kelly by a margin of 9,950 votes to ...

PEORIA ( 25News Now) - Peoria’s Mayor Rita Ali was re-elected Tuesday, so 25News sat down with her to get a more detailed look at her plans for a second term. Mayor Ali’s second term will officially ...