Illinois dad left son to die excruciating death in burning car after shooting mom

30 September 2026, 3:25 am

Jeremiah Duncan, 24, is accused of shooting 20-year-old Heaven J. Wood dead and leaving his 2-year-old son, KJ Duncan Wood, inside a burning car in Peoria, Illinois. Police responded to a vehicle fire ...... Read More »

'Illegal activity' prompts liquor denial, tobacco hearing for Peoria business

29 September 2026, 9:34 pm

Findings of "illegal activity" prompted a liquor license denial and tobacco license hearing for a Peoria store.... Read More »

No-stalking order against former Creve Coeur deputy police chief dropped

29 September 2026, 8:23 am

A no-stalking order against former Creve Coeur deputy police chief Dan Nelson was dismissed by the ex-wife of former chief Justin Egan while the Illinois State Police continue investigating ...... Read More »

Peoria councilman invoked police chief during DUI arrest, video shows

29 September 2026, 4:41 am

Body cam footage shows Peoria Councilman Kiran Velpula invoking the police chief's name during a recent arrest on DUI, traffic charges.... Read More »

New video, 911 audio detail Peoria Councilman Kiran Velpula’s DUI arrest

28 September 2026, 10:38 am

PEORIA ( 25News Now) -Newly released body camera video and 911 audio provide the most detailed account yet of the events that led to Peoria City Council member Kiran Velpula’s arrest on suspicion of ...... Read More »

East Peoria mayor defends Flock cameras as local critic raises privacy concerns

25 September 2026, 4:11 pm

Kahl said Flock has helped East Peoria police recover stolen property, locate wanted people and assist in situations involving people in danger. He pointed to a recent case in which he said police ...... Read More »

Details emerge on Peoria councilman’s DUI arrested and multi-car crash

23 September 2026, 6:38 am

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria City Councilman allegedly had a blood-alcohol level of .285 when he was arrested for driving under the influence and for striking another car and driving away. Reports ...... Read More »

Peoria city councilman arrested on DUI, traffic charges

22 September 2026, 9:32 am

The city of Peoria said a councilman's recent DUI arrest does not impact his eligibility to serve on the council.... Read More »

Illinois State Police investigating two former Creve Coeur police officers

9 September 2026, 10:31 pm

A Peoria woman has filed petitions against a former Creve Coeur police chief and former deputy chief, accusing them of using Flock cameras to stalk her.... Read More »

State's attorney: Peoria police officer justified in fatal shooting

26 August 2026, 10:47 am

The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office said Wednesday that a Peoria police officer who shot and killed a man following a domestic dispute in May was justified in using force, as he was trying to ...... Read More »

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