Baby Found Dead In U-Haul; Young Mom Charged With Murder: Reports

Authorities’ estimates of how long the baby had been dead before he was discovered ranged from four to 24 hours, according to reports.

Bodycam Released Of 4-Year-Old's Shooting, No Charges For IL Officer

Prosecutors determined the officer who fatally shot a knife-wielding naked man and the 4-year-old boy he was holding hostage was justified.

IL Landlord Offered Sex In Exchange For Cheaper Rent: Authorities

He also offered to strip, took off his pants during a tour and evicted tenants who were unreceptive to his advances, authorities said.

5 Shot And Wounded, 2 Critically, In Peoria

Police said 29 gunshots were fired, wounding 5 people, all adult or juvenile males.

Man Indicted After Fatally Shooting 14-Year-Old From Behind: Reports

The man was robbing the boy of a gun, which turned out to be a toy, according to 25News Now.

Peoria Planned Parenthood Arsonist Was Upset Over Ex's Abortion: FBI

A 32-year-old Chillicothe man faces a mandatory federal prison sentence if convicted. He allegedly told investigators it was "all worth it."

Caterpillar Failed To Protect Worker Incinerated By Molten Iron: OSHA

He had been working at the foundry nine days when he was incinerated after falling into a pot of iron heated above 2,000 degrees, OSHA said

Missing University Of Illinois Student Found Dead: Report

Deven Lane, 18, was found dead two days after he was reported missing.

Mom Shot By Husband Leaves Behind 1-Year-Old Twins: Police

“Dreka and her 8-year-old son who tried to protect his mom didn't deserve this.”

8-Year-Old, Woman Found Dead In Peoria Area Home: Police

A man at the scene was detained, according to the Peoria County Sheriff's Office.

'Teddy Bear Of A Man' Dies After Falling Into Metal-Melting Container

Dierkes was a welding college graduate who worked at the Caterpillar foundry in Mapleton and a father to three daughters, ages 4, 5 and 12.

Last Escaped IL Inmate Caught After Trying To Hitch Ride: Cops

Zachary Hart had been at large for days after he and three other inmates escaped Fulton County Jail Wednesday, police say.

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.