Peoria police Chief Eric Echevarria responded after reports that ICE agents were spotted in an alley near downtown.
The goal of the new ordinance is to "stop violence, restore order, and keep families safe," according to police.
Police closed off part of North Frink Street in Peoria’s West Bluff on Sunday afternoon, with officers blocking off the area ...
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Police identify suspect in Peoria apartment arson

Vanessa M. Walker, 45, was arrested for residential arson and criminal property damage after a fire in the 200 block of North ...
PEORIA ( 25News Now) - The Peoria Police Chief said rumors of ICE being in Peoria are not correct. Chief Eric Echevarria said ...
According to Peoria Police, 39-year-old Donald Criss was arrested after a disturbance on Wayne Street at about 3 a.m. Friday.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — As Halloween approaches, the Peoria Police Department hope to remind residents of steps that can be taken to keep the holiday safe and fun for everyone. Official trick-or-treat ...
The ordinance defines a “nuisance gathering” as a group of 10 or more violating at least two of 15 listed state or local laws. Police must give "clear dispersal warnings" before citations are given or ...
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two South Peoria residents remain in custody Friday after being arrested late Thursday. Demetrius L. Crawley, 48, and Zanita S. Ward, 55, were both booked in the Peoria County ...
PEORIA – The Police Department is investigating after two male juveniles were shot on Monday, Oct. 27. Police spokesperson Semone Roth said officers were sent to West Starr Street and South Ligonier ...
The Peoria County coroner has identified 41-year-old Brandon M. Lewis, of North Atlantic Avenue in Peoria, as the person who died after being shot by police on Tuesday evening. Lewis “suffered a ...
Both businesses were unoccupied at the time of the blaze, and investigators determined electrical issues were to blame for ...