PEORIA, Ill. — A crowded field of candidates have filed paperwork to run for Peoria mayor in the spring. The deadline to file was 5 p.m. on Monday.
Of the seven individuals, three hold seats on the Peoria City Council. They are at-large Councilwoman Rita Ali, at-large Councilman Sid Ruckriegel and District 4 Councilman Jim Montelongo.
Andres Diaz, Couri Thomas, Chama St. Louis and Rev. Chuck Brown round out the field.
Following a February 23 primary, the mayoral election will held on April 6, 2021.
