Victim Services Coordinator - A Unique Role at the Peoria County Sheriff's Office

First Fridays Amplified Kicks Off at the Peoria County Courthouse

The new First Fridays Amplified series kicks off with a special lunchtime event at the Peoria County Courthouse's newly renovated plaza on Friday, June 5, 2026. ArtsPartners of Central Illinois executive director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright and Harmonize Peoria's Kindall Reuschel joined Tim Shelley to explain how the event will both bring people together and boost the arts in Greater Peoria.

Why the Peoria County EMA is Sounding Off on Your Outdoor Warning Sirens

On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Director of Emergency Preparedness Jason Marks chats about his ongoing series of town hall meetings on outdoor warning sirens, and discusses some of the most common things people don't know about the warning system.

Victim Services Coordinator - A Unique Role at the Peoria County Sheriff's Office

On this episode of Peoria County Distilled, Victim Services Coordinator Aimee Shinall tells Tim Shelley about her unique role within the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, and why having this job embedded within a law enforcement agency makes a difference.

Entering the Cone Zone with the Peoria County Highway Department

On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, County Engineer Amy McLaren highlights some of the Peoria County Highway Department's current and upcoming projects. Plus, find out who is responsible for maintaining your road, and more about how the Highway Department determines which roads to repair - and when.

Breaking Down Respiratory Virus Season with the Peoria City/County Health Department

On the latest episode of Peoria County Distilled, Peoria City/County Health Department Director of Clinical Services Emily Kelly and epidemiologist Bhavana Huliyar break down the trends of the 2025-26 respiratory virus season in Peoria County, explain the importance of employing multiple strategies to reduce the number of cases, and how prevention is a year-round effort.