The First United Methodist Church broke ground on a new church on the southwest corner of Main Street and the Route 24 bypass.
Samantha Rennau became the first WCHS volleyball player to achieve all-state recognition.
Clarence Linsley and Mahlon Blumenshine were the 1999 recipients of the Washingtonian Award.
In 1999, Mason Funeral Home opened their new building on Valley Forge Drive.
The first businesses opened in the Eastgate area near I.C.C: East Peoria Fast Stop and Mean Gene's Burgers.
Deiters Funeral Home opens on Washington Road.