Peoria judge: 2 men who 'terrorized' city with chase to remain in jail

19 February 2026, 10:41 am

Two 18-year-olds have been denied pre-trial release after a high-speed chase earlier this week that 'terrorized' Peoria.... Read More »

Two men, one teen arrested as Peoria police investigate shooting

19 February 2026, 6:07 am

Two men and a teenage boy were arrested after Peoria police found a vehicle connected to a recent shooting investigation and found two guns believed to have been discarded during the chase.... Read More »

After chaos, Peoria police chief calls for reform of juvenile justice in Illinois

18 February 2026, 10:44 pm

The Peoria police chief said police and prosecutors need the proper tools to end the cycle of juvenile violence.... Read More »

Peoria chief says 2 adults, 4 juveniles accused in 'reckless' chase

17 February 2026, 7:22 am

Peoria's police chief is calling for accountability after a 'violent and reckless series of events' involving a stolen vehicle.... Read More »

UPDATE: Peoria police chief says he’s ‘frankly exhausted’ by ongoing cycle of violence

17 February 2026, 2:13 am

Four students were arrested after allegedly stealing a Jeep and driving around Peoria, doing donuts in school parking lots, throwing things out the window, targeting police officers, and attacking a ...... Read More »

Person in custody after police chase semi through 4 Central Illinois counties

14 February 2026, 3:25 pm

Police used spike strips to the stop the semi about three miles west of Goodfield, said Woodford County Chief Deputy Dennis Tipsword ...... Read More »

Car driver cited after crash with semi causes injuries on interstate in Peoria County

13 February 2026, 1:14 am

PEORIA COUNTY ( 25News Now) - A driver was cited numerous times after a crash with a semi Thursday night that sent two to a hospital. Illinois State Police said the crash involving a car and a semi ...... Read More »

Daniel Ruffin faces new criminal charges involving a second Peoria student

11 February 2026, 1:25 pm

Peoria High boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin is accused of criminal sexual abuse, other charges involving a second student.... Read More »

Suspended Peoria coach Ruffin facing additional sexual misconduct charges

10 February 2026, 9:25 am

Suspended Peoria High School varsity boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin is back in custody and facing additional sexual misconduct charges after a second victim contacted police.... Read More »

Sheriff's deputy released from hospital after traffic stop shooting in Peoria County

8 February 2026, 5:23 am

A central Illinois sheriff's deputy has been released from the hospital after being shot during a traffic stop.... Read More »

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