Family of man who died in police custody sues AMT, city of Peoria and police officers

PEORIA -- Several police officers and Advanced Medical Transport disregarded the medical distress of a man almost a year ago, a move that ultimately resulted in his death, the man's estate claims in a lawsuit filed Thursday.

EAST PEORIA - East Peoria Police Chief Steve Roegge has resigned his position, effective at the end of the day Friday.

PEORIA -- Two women have died within the past 24 hours due to the coronavirus, announced health officials who have issued another health advisory.

LACON - Lacon Mayor John Wabel has announced that he is resigning for health reasons from the position he has held for a little over three years.

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