PEORIA - The 13 men seated in the packed second-floor courtroom allegedly spent years spreading violence throughout the city and ruled upon intimidation and fear.

Good morning, troops.

EAST PEORIA - Granite City Food and Brewery has shut down.

PEORIA - A fire Monday morning at a South Peoria apartment building caused about $30,000 in damage, authorities stated.

Gerald Ellis already has a park in his hometown dedicated to his memory. Now, a segment of the road he used to patrol is dedicated to him, too.