juvenile crime

Two Peoria men who were juveniles when they were arrested for crimes tied to alleged involvement with a violent street gang have been indicted on adult charges under the RICO statute.

Chuck Grayeb’s last regular Peoria City Council meeting is Tuesday, as his 24-year tenure is drawing to a close. Heading into his final weeks as a council member, Grayeb reflects on his years of service.

In this month's conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali discusses the strategic planning process, a proposal aimed at reducing juvenile crime, launching a role model and mentorship program, and the city’s option to purchase the water distribution service.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he expects crime will spike "at some point" because the state budget impasse is leading to cutbacks of a juvenile offender…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation to end mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles. The Republican…

Authorities in Chicago say they've charged three boys in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old. The Chicago Police Department says the boys were charged as…