East Peoria McDonald’s coming September 2014

East Peoria, Illinois —McDonald’s Restaurants of Peoria/Bloomington will join the East Peoria Levee District with the opening of a new restaurant in September.

Local owner-operator Scott Bandy will be overseeing the construction of the restaurant, with plans to include a modern exterior and dual drive-thru lanes. Interior features include a dual-point ordering system with new split counter function, free Wi-Fi, and digital menu boards.

According to Peoria-based Cullinan Properties, the Levee District encompasses over 86 acres that includes 500,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, as well as office, hotel and civic components. Current tenants include, Target, Ross Dress for Less, Gordmans, Lane Bryant, Carter’s, Ulta Beauty, GNC, Red Robin, Tequila’s, Pot Belly’s, Jersey Mikes, Panda Express, Crust, Mattress Firm, Family Dental Care and Diva Nails.