Peoria

Peoria Tragedy: Local Man Faces Indictment in Fatal Shooting of 10-Year-Old Boy

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Peoria, IL – A Peoria man has been formally charged following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy. Authorities announced on Thursday that a grand jury indicted the suspect on several counts including first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. The charges stem from a shooting that occurred earlier this month, which not only claimed the life of the young boy but also wounded a man. According to the Peoria Police Department, the shooting took place in the North Valley area of the city, an area that has witnessed … Read more

Peoria Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Threatening Federal Judge and Plotting to Bomb Government Facility

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Peoria, IL – A Peoria man has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison after issuing threats against a U.S. District Court judge and several other individuals, federal authorities announced. Paul Jordan Klawer, 34, will also face a three-year term of supervised release following his incarceration. In May 2022, while self-representing in a civil rights lawsuit, Klawer expressed his frustrations through violent threats directed at the judge overseeing his case. He communicated these threats through a letter to the attorney representing the opposing side. The threats included a warning to the judge, stating … Read more

Former Worker Files Federal Lawsuit Against Peoria Construction Firm Over Alleged ADA Violations

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Peoria, IL — A recent federal lawsuit has highlighted potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) levied against a well-known Peoria construction company by a former employee. The suit, filed earlier this week, marks a significant call for attention to the adherence of legal standards designed to protect the rights of workers with disabilities. According to the legal documents, the complainant, who suffers from a disability, alleges that her former employer failed to accommodate her condition, ultimately affecting her work performance and leading to her dismissal. Specific details of the disability were not … Read more

President Biden Nominates Peoria Magistrate Judge Jonathan Hawley for U.S. District Court Position

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Peoria, Ill. — U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley, currently presiding in Peoria, has been nominated by President Joseph Biden to ascend to the role of a full district judge. This nomination aims to fill the vacancy that will arise as U.S. District Judge James Shadid transitions to senior status, a form of semi-retirement that allows judges to maintain a lighter caseload while remaining active on the bench. The announcement from the White House came early Wednesday, setting the stage for what is expected to be a thorough review of Hawley’s credentials and jurisprudence by … Read more