Spring Street Shooting Death

Saturday, October 20, 2018, at approximately 1:19 pm, Peoria Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple rounds fired in the 700 block of Spring Street.  Upon arrival, officers located two victims with gunshot wounds in a driveway in the ...

Peoria County Coroner's Office Named “Lifesaving Partner”

On October 12, the Peoria County Coroner's Office in Peoria, Ill. has been recognized by Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network for outstanding achievement in addressing the critical need for organ and tissue donation.

Named a 2018 Lifesaving Partne...

Mission Statement and Core Values

This morning, the Peoria County Coroner’s office launched our new Mission Statement and Core Values.  This Mission statement is our guide to how and why we serve the residents of Peoria County, and the core values are the foundation tha...

Princeville-Jubilee Rd Accident Fatality

On October 9, 2018, at around 5:45pm, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, the Akron-Princeville Fire Department, Dunlap Fire Department, and Advanced Medical Transport were called to Princeville-Jubilee Rd. just south of the intersection with Pa...

W Malone Street Death

On January 10, 2018, at just before 1:00pm, the Peoria Police Department was called to the alley behind 2004 W. Malone Street in the city, for two subjects who had reportedly been shot. 22-year-old Kamry Harris was pronounced dead at the scene that day; a...

Home Invasion Death

At 5:18 a.m., on September 11, 2018, East Peoria police were called to the 100 block of Albert Street in Washington, where they found a 44-year-old man and a 35-year-old female with injuries, related to a reported home invasion.

The male, 44-year-old Jason...

Peoria County Committees Approve Balanced Budget

Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew A. Rand is pleased to report that Peoria County committees on October 22 and 23 approved a balanced 2019 budget. The budget is slated to go before the full Peoria County Board at the November 8 board meeting.

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Spoon River Road Closed Monday

Spoon River Road (R15), just west of the intersection of Main Street in Elmore, will be closed starting at 8 am on Monday, October 22 for a culvert replacement project. The work is expected to take until Wednesday, October 24 at 3 pm, weather dependent.

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Portion of Kingston Mines Road to Close for Railroad Track Repair

Kingston Mines Road between Glasford Canton Road and East Main Street will be closed for railroad track repair. The closure will be in effect starting Thursday, October 18 at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to reopen to traffic by Tuesday, October 23, weather p...

Lincoln Portrait Unveiling in Peoria

This Wednesday, October 17 at 1 pm, a high resolution frame portrait of Abraham Lincoln will be unveiled and hung for permanent display at the doors of Courtroom 210 of the Peoria County Courthouse, allowing high visibility for the general public and, in ...

A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication

The Peoria County Veteran’s Memorial Committee is pleased to invite the public to the dedication ceremony of A Final Salute on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza.

Retired Lt. Colonel Hal Fritz will deli...

Kingston Mines Road Closed Tuesday

Kingston Mines Road will be closed at the railroad crossing located between Glasford Canton Road and East Main Street on Tuesday, October 9 at 8 am for a culvert replacement project. The work is expected to take until Friday, October 12 at 3 pm, weather d...

Public Meetings Scheduled for Peoria County Road Referendum on November 6 Ballot

The Peoria County Board has scheduled four public meetings during October to educate voters on the sales tax referendum on the November 6, 2018 ballot. This referendum is specifically for the improvement of County-owned roads.

The referendum asks voters to...

Free Community Classes Offered by Peoria County

Peoria County’s “Learn with the County” educational class series continues in October with classes on personal safety and sustainability. Classes are for ages 18 and older and are free.

Registration is required by using the on...

Election Commission Moving and Early Voting Locations

The Peoria County Election Commission office is moving to 4422 Brandywine Dr, Ste 1, in Peoria IL on Thursday, September 13. The Election Commission will vacate the Municipal Services Building (542 SW Adams in Peoria) on Wednesday, September 12 at 5 pm.

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2018 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption

The Peoria County Supervisor of Assessment’s will be sending out over 13,000 senior freeze notices to eligible individuals.To qualify the following conditions must be met:

• establish age, ownership and residency, by applying for the Senior Homeste...

Now Hiring Correctional Officers

Details can be found on the employment page.  Applications must be complete when submitted.  Once a completed application is received the applicant will be contact to schedule testing and interviews.

Now Hiring Records Clerk

Details can be found on the employment page.  Applications must be complete when submitted.  Once a completed application is received the applicant will be contact to schedule testing and interviews.