Peoria Standard

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Highway Department offices, and Peoria City/County Health Department offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024.

Darin LaHood discusses affordable housing and trade programs

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood participated in an affordable housing panel on November 19th alongside Rep Ritchie while discussing his proposed bill aimed at building nearly two million homes.

Darren D. Brown found guilty again for 2015 Peoria murder

Today in Peoria, Illinois, Darren D. Brown was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that occurred in July 2015.

Utility firms unite against scams during holiday season

In observance of National Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, 2024, utility companies around the globe are joining forces to promote the United Against Scams campaign.

Sidewalk construction continues along key intersections on SW Adams Street

Sidewalk construction is progressing at the intersection of Main Street and SW Adams Street, near 100 SW Adams Street.

Man receives 72-year sentence for girlfriend's murder in Peoria

Today in Peoria, Illinois, Walter J. Artis was sentenced to 72 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of his girlfriend, Alexis F. Boland, in 2023.

Utility customers warned of impostor scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day

Many utility customers across the United States are being targeted by scammers posing as representatives from electric, water, and natural gas companies.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Woodford County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Woodford County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Nov. 9?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 9

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Peoria County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in Peoria County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 18

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Nov. 18

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Nov. 18

City of Batavia City Council met Nov. 18

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Nov. 18

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Oct. 16

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Teachers honored during American Education Week with special recognition

As American Education Week is observed, individuals are encouraged to recognize the impactful teachers in their lives.

Peoria announces final yard waste collection date for December