Peoria Standard

Surge of COVID-19 cases shuts down Peoria City Hall

By Bob Pepalis | Nov 25, 2020

Peoria closed city offices on Nov. 18 under the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health due to rising COVID-19 cases.

Tazewell County GOP leader opposes retaining Illinois Supreme Court justice

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 24, 2020

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride does not deserve to retain his seat as the judge doesn’t answer to the law or the people, according to Tazewell County Board chairman Dave Zimmerman.

Peoria Police open resource center in old Kroger plaza to serve East Bluff

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 26, 2020

The East Bluff community will be served by the Peoria Police Resource Center that opened in the old Kroger shopping plaza that’s now home to Heartland Healthcare.

With Madigan allegations, state House Republicans demand governor call a special session on ethics reform

By Bob Pepalis | Jul 27, 2020

House Republican want Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to call a special session of the General Assembly on ethics reform after hearing House Speaker Michael Madigan is under a federal investigation on relations with ComEd.

Aramark feeds Pekin students who rely on school meals amid coronavirus closure

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 13, 2020

Closing all Illinois schools put many students at risk of going hungry, but Aramark in Pekin is working with the school district to provide free meals.