Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower

Dozens of elected sheriffs around Illinois are rebuking the state's new assault weapons ban — with many saying they won't enforce the law.

The Pretrial Fairness Act, commonly referred to as the “no-cash bail” portion of the landmark SAFE-T Act, is one of the provisions set to take effect at midnight on Jan. 1.

The sheriffs of Peoria and Tazewell counties say they are open to addressing concerns regarding law enforcement, but a criminal justice reform bill before…

A recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Tazewell County Jail is under control, but the same can't be said for the Federal Correctional Institution in…

The Tazewell County Jail is locked down after more than 40 people associated with the Pekin facility have tested positive for COVID-19.Sheriff Jeff Lower…

Peoria-area county sheriffs are going to have extra deputies on shifts for Election Day.“I would like to believe that we’re not going to have any…

Pre-trial defendants who remain in custody are still allowed to vote in the upcoming election, and 2020 is the first year Illinois state law mandates…

The Pekin Country Club has closed its golf course entirely after the Illinois State Police delivered a cease-and-desist letter to the private venue to…

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office lost a long-time deputy suddenly and unexpectedly.Deputy Bradley Eccles died Saturday at Methodist hospital. The…