‘We will fight for them’: Peaceful protest draws 1,000 to Peoria County Courthou se

PEORIA - A peaceful crowd of about 1,000 gathered at the Peoria County Courthouse square Sunday afternoon for a protest rally and march called "Are We Next?"Organizing group Young Revolution demanded justice for black Peorians killed in interactions with police in recent years.

Jim Sundberg served multiple roles with Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers from 2004 to his retirement in 2014.

LACON - Lacon man Todd Hageman, 54, was found safe on Sunday, according to a social media post from Marshall County authorities.

PEORIA - Seven new COVID-19 positive cases in the Tri-County area were announced Sunday with six of them coming from Peoria County.

MORTON - Patrons are flocking to the Morton Public Library to pick up books, audio books, movies, even STEM kits.