Over the weekend, a "jailhouse tip" led authorities to search a farm near Peoria for the remains of Stacy Peterson. So far, the search has resulted in, well, nothing, but it looks like the investigation will resume after taking a break on Sunday. The search could start up again as soon as Tuesday, according to sources. Authorities have already searched a 10-foot-by-10-foot area of land based on the tip. There have also been some disputing of where exactly the tip came from. more ›

Calling it a search based on "a jailhouse tip," authorities conducted a search for the remains of Stacy Peterson near a farm in Peoria yesterday afternoon. But after a full day of searching, the investigation has, so far, come up empty-handed. David Alwan, on who's property the search was conducted, told the Tribune, "They had pretty solid leads with specific coordinates." Authorities do not consider Alwan connected to the case. Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Tom Burek told the press, "I don't want to stand here and tell you this is the magical lead that's going to solve the case. ... Like any lead we hope that it has a positive outcome. ... I don't want to allude to (the idea that) we're looking for a body. We're looking for evidence of a crime based on this lead that we have." more ›

The Chicago Tribune (via ChicagoBreakingNews) and the Chicago Sun-Times are both reporting this morning that Illinois State Police are pursing a lead and conducting a search in Peoria County for Stacy Peterson's remains. TMZ reported that the tip may have come from a fellow inmate of Peterson, who is awaiting trial on the death of his third wife. more ›

Caterpillar confirmed Tuesday that President Obama will tour one of their plants Thursday in Peoria before heading to Springfield for a dinner to honor Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Caterpillar spokesman Jim Dugan told the Peoria Journal Star that Cat has been "working closely the last two days with the White House and the Secret Service," and that they are thrilled and honored to be hosting President Obama this week. It is a great honor for Caterpillar and our employees to see and hear the president." more ›

We told you earlier about the big brawl down in Peoria last night. And now there's video. It look like it's been filmed by the kids from Cloverfield, so watch at your own risk if you get motion sickness. In a related note, President Bush is visiting Peoria today, and being a former baseball owner, we're wondering if he'll weigh in on the mess. more ›

Starting April 28, the Chicago Tribune is changing its "distribution strategy" and will no longer be selling print editions in some areas downstate, including Peoria. The company is ending its contracts to print Midwest editions in Champaign and Madison, Wisconsin, which means the paper won't be available in central and southern parts of Illinois and in neighboring states. more ›