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Peoria Metro hosts Local Government Meetings today

By A. R. Ruth | Nov 13, 2025

Peoria Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Peoria man convicted in fatal shooting over $70 dispute

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 29, 2025

A Peoria County jury has found Marvin A. Alexander, 24, guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old De’Monyae Phelps in 2021.

Water main break closes Airport Road; repairs expected through October 27

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois American Water has reported a water main break on Airport Road, about a quarter mile south of Dietrich Lane.

Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 22, 2025

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham has called a special meeting of the Waukegan City Council in response to recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.

Man charged with stalking and burglary in Peoria remains in custody

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 20, 2025

Israel Ruiz, 41, has been charged with aggravated stalking and residential burglary in connection with incidents involving his ex-girlfriend in Peoria, Illinois.

State Sen. Arellano: Trust Act expansion 'only makes it harder to remove dangerous individuals from our streets'

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano has expressed concerns that expanding the Trust Act could weaken cooperation between state and federal law enforcement, potentially undermining public safety.

Three teens ordered held until trial for South Peoria murder case

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Three teenagers will remain in custody as they await trial for the murder of 22-year-old Khmari Davis-Rickmon, following a decision by a Peoria County judge on Friday.

Guilty plea entered in shooting of Big Al’s nightclub bouncer

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Tywahnn K. Tillman, 37, pleaded guilty to Attempt First Degree Murder in connection with a shooting at Big Al’s nightclub in downtown Peoria in October 2023.

Three teens charged as adults in fatal South Peoria shooting

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 15, 2025

Three teenagers have been charged as adults in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Khmari Davis-Rickmon in Peoria, Illinois.

Waukegan announces 2025 leaf collection procedures and schedule

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 1, 2025

Residents of Waukegan are being reminded about the procedures for the 2025 leaf collection program.

Illinois Department of Revenue sets tentative property assessment multiplier for Tazewell County

By A. R. Ruth | Sep 29, 2025

Tazewell County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).