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The Peoria Zoo has said a sad farewell to its last California sea lion. Rosa the sea lion came to the Peoria Zoo 30 years ago when the exhibit opened. She…

PEORIA - Abraham Lincoln soon could be keeping an eye on the Civil War memorial statue next to the Peoria County Courthouse.The Peoria County Board…

Peoria firefighters rescued a man stuck in a storm drain in north Peoria on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 830 W. Trailcreek Drive just…

The 38th Annual Taste of Peoria is happening today at Northwoods Mall. This year’s event features 30 local restaurants offering such samplings as fried…

A female pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run accident late Saturday in South Peoria.The Peoria Police Department said Renee Nichols, 37, was crossing…

Peoria Fire Chief Ed Olehy is retiring. Olehy's last day on the job will be November 29. Assistant Fire Chief Tony Ardis will become fire chief after…

A Peoria man is believed responsible by police for nearly 100 vehicle burglaries on the city's South Side. William Lear, 49, was arrested Thursday in…

A Peoria man is dead after he was struck by a motorcycle in Limestone Township early Saturday morning.Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said 49-year-old…

A 29-year-old Peoria man faces first-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal weekend shooting.Roosevelt Hunter III, 26, was pronounced dead…

Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said his office is working on identifying a body found in the aftermath of a Monday night fire in Peoria Heights.