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Dozens of elected sheriffs around Illinois are rebuking the state's new assault weapons ban — with many saying they won't enforce the law.
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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.
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The sheriffs of Peoria and Tazewell counties say they are open to addressing concerns regarding law enforcement, but a criminal justice reform bill before…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office lost a long-time deputy suddenly and unexpectedly.Deputy Bradley Eccles died Saturday at Methodist hospital. The…