Known as the Heart of Illinois, Peoria County is at the center of a multi-county region along the Illinois River. It has a population of 181,830 (census 2020). 

Peoria County administration is located in the Peoria County Courthouse. Other large facilities include the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, Election Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria County Animal Control Services, Highway Department, and the City/County Health Department. 

Government

Peoria County Government

James Dillon

Shauna Musselman

Nicole Bjerke

Julie Kusturin Cpfo

Brittany Strickland

Mark Little

Kevin Lowe

Lynne Sopher

Josh Thompson

Gretchen Pearsall

Public Safety and Law Enforcement

Administrative Support

Engineering and Technology Team

Leadership Team

Local Government Administration

Teams at Peoria County Government

Public Safety and Law Enforcement

Administrative Support

Administrative Support

Engineering and Technology Team

Leadership Team

Local Government Administration