Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Tazewell County TRIAD Senior Safety Survey
All month long the Tazewell County TRIAD will be asking the community to participate in our Senior Safety Survey.
If you haven’t already, please click the button below and let us know your thoughts.
For questions regarding this survey, please call the Tazewell County Sheriff’s office and ask for the TRIAD representative 309-478-5651.
Sheriff
Jeffrey Lower
Welcome to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Website. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Officer of the County and the sole Law Enforcement Official elected by the people. Many believe that the Office of the Sheriff is the main keeper of accountability between Law Enforcement and the Public. In the spirit of accountability and responsiveness, we are pleased to provide this publicly accessible site on the World Wide Web. We want you to take a look at who we are and our role in Serving and Protect.
2 days until #TakeBackDay Saturday!
ARE YOU READY? Counting down only 2 days until #TakeBackDay on Saturday! Come to the Tazewell County Justice Center at 101 S. Capitol Street in Pekin this Saturday from 10am-2pm or find a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com ... See MoreSee Less
Help us bring the trophy back to Tazewell County! Please come out TODAY and support the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Walk ins are welcome! ... See MoreSee Less
Staying focused on the road is the most important thing you can do behind the wheel. Put the Phone Away or Pay. ... See MoreSee Less
#TakeBackDay - Saturday, April 26th, 10am-2pm
Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at our #TakeBackDay collection site on Saturday, April 26th, 10am-2pm. For more information or to locate a collection site near you visit www.DEATakeBack.com ... See MoreSee Less
Happy National Telecommunicator Week to the amazing team at Tazewell County 911 - TC3! Thank you for being the calm voice in the chaos, the first point of contact in emergencies, and the lifeline for our community. We appreciate your dedication and hard work every single day! ... See MoreSee Less
National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay happening Saturday, April 26, 10am-2pm.
This year the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office will be a collection site for National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay happening Saturday, April 26, 10am-2pm.
#TakeBackDay is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously.
Stop by the Justice Center at 101 S. Capitol St. in Pekin on April 26th and drop old and unneeded medications or to a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com ... See MoreSee Less
2025 Saturday Car Seat Check Events
These Saturday events are a great opportunity for those that work during the week and are unable to attend one of OSF's fitting stations that are held during the week. This year, those that are low-income, need a car seat and are unable to afford to purchase one, will be provided a seat free of charge. Additionally, anyone who comes to one of the Saturday events and has their seat checked by a certified child passenger safety technician will get a $10.00 gift card.
Appointments for these events are made by calling OSF's toll-free Safety Information Line at 1-877-277-6543.
4/26/2025, 10a-12p
Tazewell Woodford Head Start
233 Leadley Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
5/17/25, 10a-12p
Peoria County Health Department
2116 N Sheridan
Peoria, IL 61603
6/28/25, 10a-12p
Good Shephard Lutheran Church
101 E. Garfield Street
Minier, IL 61759
9/27/25, 10a-12p
Morton Fire Department
300 W. Courtland Ave.
Morton, IL 61550 ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Next McClugage demolition set April 9
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that roads near the McClugage Bridge in Peoria and East Peoria will close at approximately 9:30 a.m. April 9.
The closures are necessary for the ongoing demolition of the old eastbound bridge, which carries U.S. 150 over the Illinois River, and are expected to last about an hour. Traffic will be routed off U.S. 150 at interchange ramps and will be continuously moving. No stopping on U.S. 150 will be allowed. Adams Street (Illinois 29) will remain open in both directions.
This will be the second of seven similar events to remove components of the old structure. The explosives will be detonated once the roads are closed, the security perimeter is deemed safe and the contractor has performed their final safety checks. The anticipated blast is scheduled to occur between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
During each of these bridge demolition events, the following will be closed to all traffic:
Eastbound U.S. 150 from Adams Street to Illinois 116
Westbound U.S. 150 from Illinois 116 to Adams Street
Ramps from Illinois 116 to westbound U.S. 150
Lorentz Avenue from Adams Street to the Illinois River
Anyone wishing to watch the demolitions in person is reminded that a security perimeter around the blast area will be in effect on land and in the water. Pedestrians are also asked to be mindful of venturing onto private property without the owner’s permission.
Due to rising levels of the Illinois River, the original schedule of blast events has been adjusted.
Drones will be used by the demolition contractor to verify a safe and successful detonation of the explosives. Personal drones will be required to stay at least 1,000 feet north of the bridge and fly at least 300 feet above the ground. Any incursions into this area may cause postponement of the blast and the owner liable for delays to the contractor.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. ... See MoreSee Less