Three fatal shootings in October nearly doubled Peoria’s year-to-date total of gunshot homicides, but the number is still down by more than half compared with a year ago.

Mike Vespa announced his candidacy in next November’s election on Tuesday, seeking to become resident judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit.

The announcement comes in conjunction with the unveiling of George Washington's hand-written, first presidential proclamation declaring the Thanksgiving holiday.

New LED lighting will be installed in the downtown Washington square and two adjacent city-owned parking lots for a total cost of nearly $24,000.

The Illinois House rejected a bill that would have given the state Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates.

County officials are aware of several attempts to gain access to personal information, including credit card numbers, by threatening arrest for missing jury duty in Logan County.

A Peoria man convicted for a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2023 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Mindy Darcy's appointment as Tazewell County Administrator was approved this week by the county board. She'll be paid $170,000 for the first year of a three-year contract.

A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor’s endorsement.

A 41-year-old Peoria man was found guilty of first-degree murder Thursday in the 2024 shooting in the East Bluff neighborhood.