Peoria Community Pulse

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Impersonator Arrest: A 43-year-old Peoria man was charged with impersonating a Peoria County sheriff’s deputy after...

A 43-year-old Peoria resident was arrested Tuesday for impersonating a sheriff's deputy during an illegal traffic stop.

• Dennis Walker conducted the...

• Video report calls it a "surge" in murders and shootings, while PJStar emphasizes "slight increase" with 5% more shootings (19 to 20) and 33% more...

Don't miss the 2026 Peoria Bach Festival solo piano concert with John Orfe exploring Bach's influence through Brahms and Handel at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Jaiduan Cranford of Metamora was named the 2026 Journal Star Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year after anchoring the state-champion 4x200 relay and powering his team to its first-ever state title.

Crime Updates

• 🔥 Robbery Arrest: Aaron Cook was arrested in connection with the Memorial Day attempted armed robbery at 5 Star Fish and Chicken...

Peoria police arrested Makiah D. Baker, 23, Sunday night after she allegedly stabbed a man during a domestic dispute in north Peoria. She faces...

Peoria County and the City of Peoria are now accepting applications for the free Civic Leadership Academy 2026, a weekly Thursday evening program from...

Zymere Wright, a 17-year-old Peoria teen, pleaded guilty Monday to reckless discharge of a firearm in a July 2025 shooting over a shoe sale on...

• Arson at vacant South Linden home prompted emergency demolition after $50k damage
• Accidental North Broadway fire displaced two residents with $60k...

Peoria-area shoppers can back the Greater Peoria Honor Flight through simple in-store actions at participating Hy-Vee locations.

• Donate directly at...

Elementary and high school students performed in the 2026 Peoria Bach Festival Young Musicians Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The full 47-minute event is now available to watch online.

Aaron Cook, 45, was arrested for attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 5 Star Fish and Chicken in Peoria's...

The Streets Belong to Me event at Proctor Recreation Center united residents for a positive summer kickoff.

• Featured swimming, live music, food,...

The Cedar Street Bridge closes June 1 through mid-to-late August for joint replacement, deck patching and electrical work.

• Detour routes will be...

Community Events This Weekend

• Juneteenth Parade and Pageant: The third annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade starts at 1 p.m....

Peoria police arrested a 17-year-old carrying a loaded handgun, highlighting continued enforcement efforts amid youth gun violence concerns in the area.

This summer, Peoria teens ages 16-18 can gain real job skills through the Mayor's eight-week Youth Program.

• Participants tackle infrastructure,...

Peoria celebrates Juneteenth through linked events showcasing local culture and community leadership.

• The fourth annual Miss & Mr. Juneteenth...

Recent real estate transactions from mid-May 2026 reveal ongoing housing market movement across Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.

• Price...