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).
As a local unit of government, Peoria County is overseen by countywide elected officials and an 18-member Board elected by districts to staggered four-year terms. It has a professional administrator manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, including supervision of many County departments.
The County has approximately 630 full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $118 million. While the Peoria County Board oversees the entirety of the budget, elected officials oversee many departments and a significant portion of the staff. The Sheriff, State's Attorney, Treasurer, Circuit Clerk, Auditor, County Clerk, Regional Office of Education Superintendent, and Coroner are all elected positions. There are also departments that report to independent boards, including the Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, and Peoria County Election Commission.
The administrative arm of the 10th Judicial Circuit is located in the Courthouse, as well as multiple courtrooms. Many Peoria County government departments work closely with the court system and support them, though most judicial staff members are employees of the State of Illinois. The 10th Judicial Circuit encompasses Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark Counties.
Peoria County departments may have need of volunteers for special events.
| (309) 672-6918 | |
| gpearsall@peoriacounty.org | |
| Gretchen Pearsall | |
| Communications Director | |
| https://www.peoriacounty.gov |
