Peoria County

The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity released a thirty page report outlining racial inequities present across Greater Peoria.

Andre Allen took office in the newly-created position of Peoria County chief officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion last October. Since then, he’s been hard at work hiring staff, collaborating with other county offices, surveying employees and drafting a strategic plan.

The Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity completed and released a 30-page report documenting racial inequities in the county this week.

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas' lawsuit against the Peoria County Election Commission challenging the 2022 referendum that led to the elimination of her office was dismissed without prejudice on Wednesday.

Peoria County's self-funded employee health care plan excludes gender-affirming care from coverage. Area LGBTQ+ advocacy groups say that policy isn't just a bad one, but it's having a negative impact on real people.

Some Medina Township residents are opposed to an annexation agreement that will come before the Peoria City Council during Tuesday’s meeting.

Judge James Mack denied a motion by the county on Thursday seeking to place Thomas' salary into an escrow account, pending their appeal of a preliminary injunction requiring the county government to continue paying her.

The Peoria County Auditor's Office will remain funded by taxpayers, for now.

After more than 70 years, the Peoria City/County Health Department has a new building on the horizon. The new campus will stand on the same spot on Sheridan Road and include more agencies and organizations.

It appears Democrats will retain control of the Peoria County Board, albeit with a slightly smaller margin.