Peoria Standard

Illinois Rep. LaHood against 25th Amendment removal for Trump

By John Sammon | Jan 12, 2021

U.S. House Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) said he is against removing President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment in the wake of the Capitol’s invasion by a mob of Trump supporters on Jan. 6.

Bloomington, Peoria jobs decline as COVID-19 virus shrinks Illinois economy

By John Sammon | Dec 8, 2020

Jobs in the cities of Peoria and Bloomington are shrinking in relation to the Illinois economy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep businesses either closed or at 25% capacity.

Peoria Police lobby closed because of COVID-19 restrictions

By John Sammon | Nov 30, 2020

Officials of the Peoria Police Dept. announced on Nov. 19 the department’s visitor lobby would be closed although law enforcement services remain, because of restrictions to deal with a spike in COVOD-19 cases.

Credit card skimmers found at Circle K store in Peoria

By John Sammon | May 16, 2020

A Peoria Police Department spokesperson confirmed that credit card skimmers were found at a Peoria Circle K outlet.