Victor Farris, 45, was indicted today on charges of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking, Kidnapping, and Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle for an incident last week in which he allegedly stole a vehicle with a young child inside.
The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria dedicated a new mural on the Niagara Parking Deck, located at 111 SW Adams Street. The event featured remarks from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Mark Misselhorn, Vice President of the Big Picture Peoria board, Gilmore Foundation President Laura Cullinan, and Community Foundation of Central Illinois CEO Mark Roberts. The dedication took place downtown at the OSF HealthCare System building.
Congressman Darin LaHood expressed his condolences and concern after the death of Hamas prisoners, stating, "I join America and the world in mourning the loss of the recovered hostages murdered by Hamas, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin," in a Sept. 3 Facebook post.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until 11 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, S.W. Water Street between Liberty Street and the Peoria Riverfront Museum Parking Deck entrance will be closed. The closure is necessary for Go Day 2024 sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria.
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, referred to by House Republicans as the “Katie Stuart Protection Act,” aimed to end the practice of allowing local party organizations to appoint candidates to the ballot for the general election in uncontested legislative races. This slating process requires candidates to collect and file signed petitions from registered voters within their district, but Democrats sought to eliminate it entirely.
Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, rolling lane restrictions will go into effect on several city streets for the La Caravana vehicle parade sponsored by Maria Miranda.
Rep. Weaver’s office attended the mobilization ceremony for Illinois National Guard soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, and the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery Regiment this past weekend. The soldiers are preparing for an upcoming deployment.