Former Gov. Jim Edgar is coming to Peoria next month to help raise money for Darin LaHood, the Republican candidate for Peoria County State's Attorney.

A Pekin woman convicted two years ago for writing a threatening letter to President Bush found herself in federal court Friday for the second time this month for allegedly violating her probation.

Local banks and the city of East Peoria are asking for donations for the 12 families left homeless after Tuesday's fire at Leisure Acres in Sunnyland.