Taft Homes Homicide

Sunday, April 14, 2019, at approximately 11:13 pm, Peoria Police responded to the Taft Homes (530 Northeast Adams) regarding a caller requesting an ambulance for an individual inside of an apartment.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim with a stab woun...

3400 Block of North Western Avenue Stabbing

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, at approximately 4:24 pm, the Peoria Police responded to the area of Schmoeger Park (3400 block of North Western Ave. on a report of a large fight.  Additional calls were receive indicating numerous fights happening s...

Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide Workshop

The Peoria County Coroner’s Office will be hosting a one-hour workshop titled, “Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide” on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM. More than 50 international research studies have found ...

Peoria County Holiday Closures

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Election Commission, and Highway Department offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) wi...

Duggins Road Closure

Radnor Township is closing Duggins Road, between Legion Hall Road and Salem School Road, starting today, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. The road is expected to be closed for two weeks for an emergency crossroad culvert repair.

Radnor Township and Peoria County Hig...

Jennifer Groves Allison Appointed to Peoria County Board

Jennifer Groves Allison was appointed Peoria County Board Member for District 17 at the April 11, 2019 Peoria County Board Meeting.

Allison is the District Director for Illinois State Senator, Assistant Majority Leader David Koehler. Allison was a Peoria C...

Hands Around the Courthouse on April 26

As of year-end 2018, the number of pending child abuse and neglect cases in Peoria County was 1,072. The Youth Services Network Panel, in partnership with Peoria County, invites you to “Hands Around the Courthouse” on Friday, April 26 ...

Construction on Blue Ridge Road

The Peoria County Highway Department announces ongoing road work on Blue Ridge Road near Chillicothe, IL, between Truitt Road and W. County Line Road. Tilling began on the north section of Blue Ridge Road this week and will continue the length of the road...

Learn with Peoria County: Adult Community Programs at Illinois Central College

Peoria County – Peoria County is pleased to offer Learn with Peoria County educational presentations as part of Illinois Central College’s Adult Community Programs.

These free programs are open to adults ages 18 and older and a...

Construction to Begin on Dirksen Parkway

Dirksen Parkway reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 8, 2019. Dirksen Parkway is one of the main roads leading to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.

The full scope of the project consists of reconstructing the roadway to f...

Juvenile Detention Center Garden Awarded Grant

The Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) has been awarded a $500 grant for its community garden from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening’s Gro More Grassroots Grant initiative.

This grant will assist the JDC garden progra...

Peoria County Names Heddington Oaks Administrator

Peoria County is pleased to announce Wade Cies (SĪS) has accepted the role of Heddington Oaks Administrator, effective April 8, 2019.

As Administrator, Cies will be responsible for the daily operation of Peoria County’s long-term care facility. C...

Election Commission Statement on Mass Mailing

The Peoria County Election Commission would like to address the content of a mass mailing recently sent to registered voters within the Dunlap School District. 

The mailing was sent by Citizens for Dunlap School District 323 and cites the Peoria C...

Learn with Peoria County Safety & Preparedness Series at Chillicothe Public Library

Peoria County – Peoria County Government is happy to announce a special Learn with Peoria County Safety & Preparedness Series at Chillicothe Public Library this Spring.

During this special series of educational presentations, Peoria ...

St. Patrick’s Day ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Enforcement Results

The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 3 seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Also issued were 7 citations for Revoked and Suspended Licenses, 7 citations for no insurance, 5 speeding cit...