Ross to open urban store in mixed-use center

Peoria, Ill. -- Cullinan Properties Group, developer of the East Peoria (Ill.) Downtown development, said Friday that Ross Dress for Less will open a 25,000-sq.-ft. junior-anchor store at the mixed-use project, joining previously announced Target, Costco, Ulta and Gordman’s.



Red Robin Gourmet Burger will open a 4,001-sq.-ft. restaurant and dental chain Heartland Dental Care will open in a 2,700-sq.-ft. space.



The East Peoria Downtown Center is scheduled to open March 2013, and will feature – besides a newly expanded downtown district – a 137-room Holiday Inn and Conference center, a 32,000-sq.-ft. library, and a Hometown Community Bank.