3 Escaped Jail Inmates Caught Near Peoria; 1 Still At Large

A manhunt is still underway for Zachary J. Hart, 36, one of four inmates who escaped from Fulton County Jail Wednesday.

Manhunt For Kidnapper Continues, Victim Found Safe: Peru Police

Police said the woman, originally believed to be a teen girl, was taken against her will.

Woman Dies In Multi-Vehicle Car Accident In Peoria

The Peoria Fire Department responded to the area of the 2900 block of N Sterling Avenue Tuesday for a multi-vehicle crash.

Peoria Man Threatened Trump, Said He'd Kill Judge's Family: Feds

The indictment alleges Damien Grant, 33, threatened to blow up a court house and kill a federal judge's family.

Hayride Crash Kills 32-Year-Old Woman, Sends 14 Kids To Hospital

State police said the driver of a tractor lost control and overturned during a hayride with 20 people on board.

13 People Shot During Large Fight Along Peoria Riverfront

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries while 11 others also suffered gunshot wounds.

First 2020 Homicide Death In Peoria

On arrival to the scene, Police officers and EMS discovered a male unresponsive, not breathing, and obviously deceased.

Peoria Sheriff Identifies Skull, Torso Found In 2017

On June 12, 2017, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office recovered a skull that washed up on the shore of the Illinois River in Kingston Mines.

Peoria Man Arrested In Record 362-Pound, $4.1M Meth Haul

Marius Montez Mason, 38, of Peoria, Illinois, was arrested Friday when Arizona police seized a record $4.1 million, 362 pounds of meth.

Murder Charges For 9-Year-Old In Arson Deaths Of Children, Adults

The child is accused of intentionally setting a mobile home fire that killed three children and two adults.

3 Children, 2 Adults Die In 'Inferno' Trailer Fire

The children, ages 1 and 2, died along with a man and a woman.

Waffle House Shooting: Suspect's Dad Charged With Giving Son Gun

Jeffrey Reinking is accused of giving his son Travis Reinking the AR-15 used to kill four people at a Waffle House in April 2018.

Over 110 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Highway Safety Check: ISP

Two California men face drug trafficking charges after a state trooper discovered hidden cocaine in the back of a tractor-trailer on I-55.

Police Search For Unattended Toddler Spotted In Peoria

Peoria police said an officer was stationed in the empty parking lot across from Coopers Gas Station to speak to anyone who has info.

Accused Waffle House Shooter's Dad Wants $100M Lawsuit Dismissed

The suit accuses Jeffrey Reinking of negligence and conspiracy for returning several guns to his mentally unstable son.

Peoria Priest Removed From Ministry For 2nd Time: Report

Rev. Jeffrey Windy previously served time for manufacturing and selling a date-rape drug.

Second Man Charged With Murder In Professor, Husband's Death

20-year-old Matthew Roberts of Princeville has been charged in deaths of Susan Brill de Ramirez and Antonio Ramirez Barron, Sheriff said.

Bodies Of Missing Couple Found; Son Says He Was 'Sick Of' Parents

The bodies of Susan Brill de Ramirez and Antonio Ramirez Barron, both 63, were found Tuesday in the Spoon River.

Son Charged In Deaths Of Missing Bradley Univ. Professor, Husband

21-year-old Jose Ramirez, of Princeville, is charged with first-degree murder, Peoria County Sheriff's Office reported.

Peoria Man Guilty Of Murder In Lottery Winner Kidnapping, Death

Police said Danny Smith Jr., 30, demanded victim's family pay a ransom from lottery winnings.

Accused Waffle House Shooter Not Fit For Trial: Report

Illinois native Travis Reinking, 29, will reportedly be committed to a mental hospital.

Man's Body Found Slumped Over In Peoria Business Lot: Coroner

Officials say a small wound was found on 47-year-old Kevin M. West's head when they discovered his body.

Waffle House Shooting: $100M Lawsuit Against Accused Shooter, Dad

The mother of 23-year-old Akilah DaSilva is suing Illinois natives Travis Reinking and his father, Jeff Reinking.

East McClure Shooting Victim Dead: Peoria Police

Peoria Police Department officials are asking for anyone with information on Wednesday's shooting to contact police.

Gunman Fires Shots At Galesburg Carnival

Police are patrolling the scene at Sunday's Railroad Days Carnival in Galesburg after shots were fired Saturday night during the event.

Peoria Police Give Teen Curfew Reminder

Peoria Police are reminding parents and community members about teen curfew laws.

Missing 16-Year-Old Prompts Search In Woodford County

Woodford County authorities are looking for 16-year-old Nicole Keller who has been missing since Friday morning, June 8.

Relative Of Wilcox Ave. Shooting Victim Arrested

Police arrested 27-year-old Anthony L. Jackson in the stabbing and shooting death of 43-year-old Timothy Jackson.

Peoria Bomb Squad At Building Where Flammable Device Found

Officers, bomb squad on scene of Pekin building where a flammable device was found.

Tractor Crushes, Kills Man In Peoria After Falling Off Trailer

A local man died from his severe injuries after being crushed by a John Deere G tractor that fell off trailer.

Waffle House Victim's Family Sues Reinking's Father

A wrongful death suit was filed Monday in Tazewell County, Illinois against the father of mass shooting suspect Travis Reinking.

Waffle House Suspect's Illinois Family Says They're 'Heartbroken'

Travis Reinking is accused of opening fire at a Tennessee Waffle House last month, killing four people.

Waffle House Shooting Suspect's Father Could Face Federal Charges

Nashville police said the Illinois man had a gun in his backpack when he was arrested.

Who Is Travis Reinking: 5 Things About Waffle House Suspect

The Illinois man has a record of run-ins with authorities and claimed he was being stalked by Taylor Swift prior to his White House arrest.

Waffle House Shooting Suspect Had Guns Returned Before Tragedy

Four guns were taken — but later returned, apparently by his father — after Reinking's arrest at the White House last summer.

Teen Charged In Deaths Of Bradley Student, Man

An 18-year-old freshman and a 22-year-old man were killed in the shooting at a home off campus.

Bradley Student Killed In Off-Campus Shooting

Nasjay Murry, 18, had hoped to become a doctor. She and a 22-year-old man were killed in a Sunday night shooting.

Bradley University Student From Chicago Killed In Shooting

Nasjay Murry, of Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, was identified as one of the victims in the overnight shooting.

West Peoria Soldier Killed In Boating Accident

Pvt. Jamanni Gibson, 21, was one of two servicemen killed in the Monday night incident.

Peoria Bicyclist Hurt In Wisconsin Hit & Run

A Wisconsin man is accused of hitting the 52-year-old and leaving him in a ditch.