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Sen. Arellano: 'Chicago Police has been dramatically down in number of officers in recent years'

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 8, 2025

Li Arellano, a state senator from Illinois, has attributed Chicago's high crime rates to officer shortages, heavy overtime demands, and cultural differences within the city.

5 inmates sentenced in Woodford County to be released in September

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 1, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Woodford County set to be released from prison in September.

Tazewell County to have 7 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during September

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 31, 2025

There are seven inmates sentenced in Tazewell County set to be released from prison in September.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 1 inmate sentenced in Stark County during September

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 30, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Stark County set to be released from prison in September.

September: 14 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released from prison

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 29, 2025

There are 14 inmates sentenced in Peoria County set to be released from prison in September.

September: 1 inmate sentenced in Mason County to be released

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 28, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Mason County set to be released from prison in September.

How many inmates sentenced in Fulton County will be released during September?

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 27, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Fulton County set to be released from prison in September.

3 inmates sentenced in Woodford County to be released from prison during August

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 2, 2025

There are three inmates sentenced in Woodford County set to be released from prison in August.

5 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County to be released in August

By V. C. Ocampo | Aug 1, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Tazewell County set to be released from prison in August.

Peoria County to have 16 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during August

By V. C. Ocampo | Jul 31, 2025

There are 16 inmates sentenced in Peoria County set to be released from prison in August.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 1 inmate sentenced in Mason County during August

By V. C. Ocampo | Jul 30, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Mason County set to be released from prison in August.

August: 1 inmate sentenced in Fulton County to be released from prison

By V. C. Ocampo | Jul 29, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Fulton County set to be released from prison in August.

This week in Peoria Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 13-19)

By V. C. Ocampo | Jul 13, 2025

This week in Peoria Metro history.

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