A man is in custody after allegedly repeatedly punching a Peoria police officer and causing significant facial fractures near his eye. Eric Anderson, 33, was charged with aggravated battery on a police officer, the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office said in a Friday news release. He will remain in custody until trial. Officers responded to […]
A Peoria man was indicted on one count of first-degree murder Tuesday for his alleged role in the shooting death of a 27-year-old man last month at a apartment complex. Javier McGhee, 21, is accused of killing Trashawn W. Morris on March 23 at Lexington Hills Apartments in the 3400 block of West Fallen Oak […]
The death of a Peoria man found in rural Peoria County on Saturday was ruled a homicide Monday by Coroner Jamie Harwood. Harwood said that an autopsy conducted Monday into the death of Gabriel K. Cook, 34, revealed that he had been shot in the head and likely died instantly. Cook’s remains were found in […]
The Peoria County Coroner’s Office said the body of Gabriel K. Cook was located in a rural area of Peoria County on Saturday. Around 2 p.m., the Coroner’s Office and the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 block of N. Ellory Road after a property owner found remains which were “believed to be […]
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of March 25, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 909 E. Corrington Ave., Peoria: Anna C. Kieser and Sue A. Baer to Rexpayton Real Estate LLC, $78,900. 5717 W. Farmington Road, Peoria: Guido […]
Two people were killed hours apart at the same apartment complex in unrelated homicides, according to Peoria police. Police responded to a report of shots fired around 10:18 p.m. Saturday night at the Lexington Hills apartment complex in the 3400 block of W. Fallen Oak Lane, and found two male victims with gunshot wounds. One […]
Peoria Heights says it is addressing resident concerns about brown and smelly water coming from pipes into their homes in the village. “First and foremost, village officials wish to assure residents that the water is not harmful for drinking, cooking, bathing and other household uses,” the village said in a news release. “The water is […]
PEORIA — The Warehouse District and Central Business District are paramount to the city’s trajectory. They represent opportunities for business investments and residential growth. But while they are adjacent to each other, there is a disconnect. The revitalization of the Warehouse District is in full swing, a success story for the city. Meanwhile, parts of […]
Many central Illinois residents see Asian carp as an invasive species and a hazard to public waterways. But a wholesale and retail fresh water fish processing company sees them as an opportunity, and wants to set up a facility in Pekin. “Choosing Pekin is probably the right choice for us because we have access to […]
Here are the nominees for the Journal Star’s Student of the Week award. Voting is open to the public until noon on Thursday, Feb. 29. You can vote for one student who has shown outstanding academic and school achievement and community service. The nominations were submitted by participating central Illinois high school educators. The Journal […]
A hotel development in downtown Peoria has asked for a six-month extension on its deadline to submit plans to city officials. Developers for a Hilton Garden Inn proposed to be built in the 100 block of Southwest Adams Street had until April 1 to submit their plans or ask for an extension. On Thursday, they […]
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of Jan. 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1114 N. Underhill St., Peoria: Brian J. Monge to Hailey J. Sedgwick, $79,900. 4504 W. Russell Ave., Peoria: US Bank National Association to Brian […]