Peoria News

Fire damages Peoria County home, displacing six residents

Six residents were displaced from their Peoria County home after a fire caused an estimated $60,000 in damage during the early hours of the morning.

Daniel Ruffin admits to sexually assaulting one girl and grooming involving another

Former Peoria High School basketball coach Daniel C. Ruffin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent solicitation of a child, grooming, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and criminal sexual assault involving two teenage girls.

Glendale News New Peoria Pathways campus already producing graduates since August opening Kamilah Williams

Peoria city councilman gets new court date in DUI case

A Peoria City Councilman named Kiran Velpula received a new court date following his initial appearance regarding multiple traffic charges and a suspected DUI.

On the Record: Judge Tim Cusack seeks full term in 10th Judicial Circuit

Peoria County Judge Tim Cusack is running to retain his seat on the 10th Judicial Circuit bench against challenger Mike Vespa in the November 3 election.

Ortiz family shares Hispanic heritage through local food

Peoria businessman Bernardo Ortiz uses his bakery and restaurant to celebrate Hispanic heritage while providing jobs and meals for the local community.

Peoria begins 39th annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive

The 39th annual Stuff-A-Bus program launched in Peoria this Thursday, with local Krogers and CityLink aiming to collect 15 tons of non-perishable food for the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service.