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Man sentenced to over six years for live-streaming with automatic weapon in Peoria

D’Berry M. Coleman, 19, was sentenced to six and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being seen live-streaming with a fully automatic weapon in South Peoria last year.

By P. E. Pham | Nov 1, 2025

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Maximum sentence handed down for fatal South Peoria hit-and-run

John Timothy Jr., 41, was sentenced to the maximum term of 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Akeem Alexander.

By N. C. Baca | Oct 31, 2025

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Peoria man convicted of first-degree murder in East Bluff shooting

By N. C. Baca | Oct 30, 2025

A Peoria County judge has found David H. Stone, 41, guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Arlin Bermudez-Castellon.

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Peoria man convicted in fatal shooting over $70 dispute

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 29, 2025

A Peoria County jury has found Marvin A. Alexander, 24, guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old De’Monyae Phelps in 2021.

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Waukegan passes resolution banning use of city property for federal immigration enforcement

By N. C. Baca | Oct 28, 2025

The Waukegan City Council and Mayor Sam Cunningham have approved Resolution 25-R-281, which sets a new policy prohibiting the use of city property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.

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Peoria County schedules public hearing on proposed property tax increase

By P. E. Pham | Oct 27, 2025

A public hearing regarding a proposed property tax levy increase for Peoria County is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Peoria County Courthouse, located at 324 Main Street, Room 403, in Peoria, Illinois.

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Water main break closes Airport Road; repairs expected through October 27

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois American Water has reported a water main break on Airport Road, about a quarter mile south of Dietrich Lane.

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Stark County collects $11,428 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 24, 2025

In August, Stark County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Peoria County Clerk launches mobile program for vital records access

By P. E. Pham | Oct 24, 2025

The Peoria County Clerk’s Office is launching a new initiative called Clerking on the Move, which will bring mobile office hours to various locations throughout the county.

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$22,152 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Marshall County

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 24, 2025

In August, Marshall County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 22, 2025

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham has called a special meeting of the Waukegan City Council in response to recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.

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Woodford County residents pay $374,451 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 22, 2025

In August, Woodford County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Fulton County collects $80,627 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 21, 2025

In August, Fulton County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tazewell County Republicans chair: 'Trump’s call for Pritzker to be held accountable' is justified

By N. C. Baca | Oct 21, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to leadership in Illinois.

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Bradley University student charged after campus dorm shooting

By P. E. Pham | Oct 21, 2025

Yesterday, Edward A. Traywick Jr., 19, was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm following a shooting incident in a Bradley University dorm room over the weekend.

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Fulton County residents pay $48,349 in County Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 20, 2025

In August, Fulton County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Man charged with stalking and burglary in Peoria remains in custody

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 20, 2025

Israel Ruiz, 41, has been charged with aggravated stalking and residential burglary in connection with incidents involving his ex-girlfriend in Peoria, Illinois.

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Mason County collects $30,233 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 19, 2025

In August, Mason County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Peoria County residents pay approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 18, 2025

In August, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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State Sen. Arellano: Trust Act expansion 'only makes it harder to remove dangerous individuals from our streets'

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano has expressed concerns that expanding the Trust Act could weaken cooperation between state and federal law enforcement, potentially undermining public safety.