Chris Ahart is taking the job, succeeding Dustin Sutton, who is retired from the position after 30 years with the department.

“Instead of cutting funding that would limit learning and prove harmful to Illinois communities, we’re fighting for Illinoisans to ensure they have the funding and resources to learn, grow and explore ...

KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — A 67-year-old Peoria man was arrested Wednesday following a joint operation targeting online child exploitation, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Robert R ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A former corrections officer has been indicted by a Peoria County grand jury for allegedly bringing contraband into the jail. On Tuesday, Ezekiel Hidden, 24, was charged ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found in the Illinois River, the sheriff said Tuesday.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found in the Illinois River, the sheriff said Tuesday. Sheriff Chris Watkins said … ...

The Peoria County Board will need to vote on the project for the windmills to move forward. Peoria County has no wind farms — and a local grassroots group is trying to keep it that way.

The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness, ...

B'nai B'rith Kitchen, 215 W. Sam J Stone Ave., Peoria Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1704 S. East Lane, Peoria George Washington Carver Community Center, 710 W. Percy Baker Jr. Ave., Peoria ...

Follow-up inspection in Peoria Donnelly's Pub LLC at 4501 N. Rockwood Ave., Peoria, received one priority foundation and 13 core violations during a routine inspection on Dec. 11.

PEORIA, Ill. (25 News Now) -- The Peoria County Health Department has confirmed one tuberculosis (TB) case in the county, and the patient is now in active treatment.

PEORIA COUNTY 3211 N. Twelve Oaks Drive, Peoria: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Josephine M. Day, $79,900. 408 N. Third St., Dunlap: Jeffrey M. Boyles to SRP Capital LLC, $80,000.