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Larcorles T. Edwards has been sentenced to 25 years following his guilty plea for second-degree murder and weapons charges related to an August 2024 shooting death in downtown Peoria. Surveillance…

Peoria County government offices will close to the public on April 3 for a holiday observance. Some essential services remain available remotely or by phone during this period. Recent education…

Peoria Metro Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 8:30 am.

A Mossville man has been charged with child pornography after allegedly uploading illegal content through Snapchat. Authorities say he also failed to properly register his social media account as required…

The Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund faced $44,972,438 in unfunded liabilities in 2024, leaving it 55.8% short of the assets needed for full pension coverage.

The Canton Firefighters Pension Fund faced $11,552,418 in unfunded liabilities in 2024, falling 53.6% short of full asset coverage for future retirement payments.

In fiscal year 2024, the Eureka Police Pension Fund was ranked 632nd in Illinois for underfunding, with just 131% of promised retirement benefits supported by actuarial assets, according to the…

In fiscal year 2024, the East Peoria Firefighters Pension Fund was ranked as the 303rd most underfunded among Illinois pension funds, covering just 65.8% of its projected retirement payouts with…

The Creve Coeur Police Pension Fund reported $319,151 in unfunded liabilities for 2024, indicating it was 10.8% below the assets required to meet its retirement benefit commitments.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meeting today.

Peoria Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here’s what you need to know!

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, voiced support for voter identification requirements as part of efforts to secure elections.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Tazewell County Republicans Chairman Jim Rule voiced support for requiring voter identification as part of efforts to secure elections and build public trust.

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins, officials in Peoria County and the City of Peoria are encouraging residents to register for the Regroup Emergency Notification System.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 8:30 am.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Mario Davis, a tattoo artist from Peoria, Illinois, was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being found guilty of sending sexually explicit messages to a…

A Peoria County judge has ordered Davier L. Dillard, 18, and Quinzel Foy, 18, to remain in custody until their trial after they were accused of stealing a Jeep and…

Peoria Metro Local Government Meeting today.

Peoria Metro Local Government Meeting today.

A government office in Peoria Metro will be closed on Feb. 16 for President’s Day – No School.

Several Peoria County government offices will be closed to the public on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.