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Peoria Police: 14-year old boy injured in Tuesday night shooting

A 14-year old boy was injured after a Tuesday night shooting on MacArthur Highway in Peoria.

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Peoria County Jail detainee's cause of death still unclear after autopsy

The initial autopsy results are inconclusive for a detainee found unresponsive in a Peoria County Jail cell early Tuesday morning.

An architectural rendering shows an overhead view of the proposed Dee Amphitheater along the Illinois River, with the Murray Baker Bridge in the background.

Peoria OKs $11M amphitheater plan, up to $300K in emergency funding for New Hope Apartments

A patch of land along the Illinois River between the Murray Baker Bridge and the Peoria RiverPlex is officially on track to become the location of an outdoor amphitheater.

Peoria Man May Face Federal Charges Following Gun Store Burglary

Peoria police have made an arrest in a Wednesday gun store burglary.

Retesting Turns Up More COVID-19 Cases at Peoria County Jail

Three additional detainees at the Peoria County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell said the new cases popped up…

Peoria Heights Athletic Director Resigns After Allegedly Sending "Inappropriate" Messages

The Peoria Heights School District Athletic Director has resigned after administrators say he sent inappropriate texts and social media messages to recent…

Split Peoria City Council denies liquor license approval for Empire Lounge

After two previous denials, operators of the Empire Lounge again had their application for site approval of a liquor license turned down by a split Peoria City Council on Tuesday.

Peoria Public Library employee Amber Lowery shows off a Civil War discharge certificate at the downtown library's Local History and Genealogy Room.

How to trace your family tree at the downtown Peoria library

A treasure trove of genealogical and historical resources — along with hands-on guidance on how to access them — was revealed to a small but enthusiastic group of local residents who showed up at the Peoria Public Library last month for a free tour of its genealogy and local history department.

Peoria Fire Department: House fire intentionally set, results in total loss

The Peoria Fire Department says a Tuesday night fire that consumed a vacant home in the North Valley was set intentionally.

The Jon Buckley Memorial Garden sits behind the Peoria RiverPlex on Water Street, overlooking the Illinois River. The garden was founded in 2012 by Yolanda Wallace as a place for those who have experienced tragedy to find peace and serenity.

Why this Peoria mother created a garden to provide solace to the victims of tragedy

When Jon Buckley was murdered in 2006, his mother Yolanda Wallace felt like there was nowhere for people like her, touched by tragedy in Peoria.

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