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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.

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This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck: Be smart, be sober and buckle up

St Patrick's Day means celebrations across Illinois. It also means the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office joins more than 200 Law Enforcement Agencies across Illinois to help prevent impaired driving.
No matter how you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick's Day by remembering: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and " Drive High - Get a DUI"
Here are some simple steps to enjoy a safe St. Patrick's Day.
If you are hosting a party:

Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served is involved in an impaired driving crash.
Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance or help arrange ride sharing with other sober drivers.
Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

If you are attending a party:

Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give that person your vehicle keys.
If you don't have a designated driver, ask a family member or friend for a ride home or call a cab, take public transportation or use a ride-share service.
Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive impaired.
Always buckle up - it's your best defense against an impaired driver
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This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck:  Be smart, be sober and buckle up

St Patricks Day means celebrations across Illinois.  It also means the Tazewell County Sheriffs Office joins more than 200 Law Enforcement Agencies across Illinois to help prevent impaired driving.
No matter how you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patricks Day by remembering:  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and  Drive High - Get a DUI
Here are some simple steps to enjoy a safe St. Patricks Day.
If you are hosting a party:

Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served is involved in an impaired driving crash.
Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance or help arrange ride sharing with other sober drivers.
Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

If you are attending a party:

Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give that person your vehicle keys.
If you dont have a designated driver, ask a family member or friend for a ride home or call a cab, take public transportation or use a ride-share service.
Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive impaired.
Always buckle up - its your best defense against an impaired driver

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Happy St.Pats ,yall be careful out there.

Bob Michel Bridge rehabilitation starts March 13

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation of the Bob Michel bridge carrying Illinois 40 over the Illinois River is scheduled to begin March 13, weather permitting. The bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic until November, while staying open to bikes and pedestrians throughout the project.

Starting the week of March 6, intermittent lane closures are expected in preparation of the upcoming bridge closure. Motorists will be detoured across the river on the Murray Baker Bridge carrying Interstate 74 from downtown Peoria to East Peoria.

The estimated $24.6 million project consists of removal of sidewalks, reducing the outside shoulders to 3.5 feet wide and consolidating the bike and pedestrian space to the north side of the bridge. The redesign will result in a 14-foot-wide multi-use path with a concrete barrier wall separating cars and the path to make it safer for all who share the bridge. The new bridge deck will include a concrete overlay and new joints to preserve and extend the life of the deck.

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.

For more information on this project, visit www.bobmichelbridge.com/. The website features project details, maps, historical facts and photos. Additional information on IDOT projects can be seen here.

photos from: CIProud.com and IDOT
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Bob Michel Bridge rehabilitation starts March 13

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation of the Bob Michel bridge carrying Illinois 40 over the Illinois River is scheduled to begin March 13, weather permitting. The bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic until November, while staying open to bikes and pedestrians throughout the project.
 
Starting the week of March 6, intermittent lane closures are expected in preparation of the upcoming bridge closure. Motorists will be detoured across the river on the Murray Baker Bridge carrying Interstate 74 from downtown Peoria to East Peoria.
 
The estimated $24.6 million project consists of removal of sidewalks, reducing the outside shoulders to 3.5 feet wide and consolidating the bike and pedestrian space to the north side of the bridge. The redesign will result in a 14-foot-wide multi-use path with a concrete barrier wall separating cars and the path to make it safer for all who share the bridge. The new bridge deck will include a concrete overlay and new joints to preserve and extend the life of the deck.
 
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.
 
For more information on this project, visit https://www.bobmichelbridge.com/. The website features project details, maps, historical facts and photos. Additional information on IDOT projects can be seen here.
 
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After looking over the specifics, I see only 20% (4.92 million)is devoted to corruption and pay offs !😆 And kudos to the new design , an entire lane devoted to the people living on the streets . Way to go, JB !! 👍🏻

Vada Teralee Guymon

This is a joke. Smh. Who planned this?

Tax $$$$$$$$$$$$ at work 😞

Illinois Route 9 at Hoffman Rd (west of Mackinaw) is now open ... See MoreSee Less

ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois, full-time. Online learning is acceptable.

Sheriff Lower, Tazewell County, will be awarding one scholarships in the amount of $800.

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:


Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents
Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois
Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2023-2024 school year (excluding summer session).


Applications are now available at your local Sheriff’s office or on the ISA Website www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. Students must complete the application, answer the essay question, and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s office in their permanent county of residence by March 15, 2023 (must be postmarked by this date). A directory of Sheriffs offices is available on the ISA website at www.ilsheriff.org/sheriffs-directory/. For more information, please contact your local Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, high school advising center, or college financial aid office.
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ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois, full-time. Online learning is acceptable.
 
Sheriff Lower, Tazewell County, will be awarding one scholarships in the amount of $800.
 
There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:
 

Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents
Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois
Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2023-2024 school year (excluding summer session).

 
Applications are now available at your local Sheriff’s office or on the ISA Website https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/.  Students must complete the application, answer the essay question, and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s office in their permanent county of residence by March 15, 2023 (must be postmarked by this date). A directory of Sheriffs offices is available on the ISA website at https://www.ilsheriff.org/sheriffs-directory/.  For more information, please contact your local Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, high school advising center, or college financial aid office.

Illinois Route 9 at Hoffman Rd (west of Mackinaw) is closed due to a crash Please find alternate route of travel----- We will update when the roadway is back open ... See MoreSee Less

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Route 9 is now open

Is it still closed??? 🙏🙏🙏

Is everyone ok

Truck hauling corn overturned. Driver not seriously injured

Don't text and drive kids

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Today is the last day to submit a Tazewell County Deputy Sheriff application

Deputy Sheriff applications are being accepted until February 15, 2023 for the February 18th testing date. Click the link for more info or download our App.
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Yeah I don't think so but thanks for thinking of me

LisaDave Ford??? Anyone want to try this???

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Make the greatest play of the night by designating a sober driver. Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

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YES!!!!🎊🎉🎊🎉❤️💛❤️💛❣️❣️❣️❣️

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