Sheriff | Peoria County, IL

Sheriff Chris Watkins

Sheriff Watkins has devoted his entire life to serving others, whether serving in the United States Air Force or as a 18-year veteran of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. About our Sheriff
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The Sheriff's Office is continually looking to hire men and women wanting to serve our community, including patrol and correctional officers. Learn More

Mom Pleads to Son’s Murder

Today, Stephanie L. Jones, 37, pled guilty to one count of First Degree Murder in the death of her eight-year-old son, Navin Jones. Read on...
Property Tax Prepayment Program Available Through December 29

The Peoria County Treasurer’s Office is once again offering a Real Estate Tax Prepayment Program for 2023 taxes payable in 2024. Read on...
After Record-Setting Year, Peoria County Starts Holiday Season with Annual String Light Recycling

The program kept over half a ton of string lights out of landfills in 2022. Read on...

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