Tazewell County Republicans chairman: Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling 'is a powerful affirmation of parental rights'
Jim Rule, Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans, said that the Supreme Court's ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor upholds parental rights and shields children from classroom content that may conflict with their religious beliefs.
Tazewell County Education: 700 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 4% of students enrolled in Tazewell County schools identified as multiracial.
How many multiracial students were enrolled in Peoria County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In Peoria County schools, 1,876 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
- 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mason County?
- 1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
- Sidewalk improvements completed at two intersections; ongoing work continues
- Illinois officials stress safety measures for Fourth of July fireworks displays
- Road closure changes announced for Red White & BOOM! in Peoria
Rep. Ryan Spain announces new bill to lower prescription drug costs
Speaking at a press conference in Peoria, Representative Ryan Spain announced the signing of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act.
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Peoria announces public meeting for CSO Year 4 Control Project
The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced an informational meeting about the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project.
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Peoria County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Peoria County, a 12.9% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Marshall County Education: 45 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
In Marshall County schools, 45 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'Illinois deserves better than more of Pritzker'
Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker's bid for a third term.
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Illinois enacts new laws affecting taxes, environment, education
Starting July 1, Illinois will see the implementation of several new laws covering a range of areas from education to environmental regulations.
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Babysitter charged with murder of toddler in Peoria
Today, Amarian D. Billups-Wilson, 18, was charged with first-degree murder by State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos for the death of 18-month-old Clylen Ewing in Peoria, Illinois.
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Tazewell County residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024
Tazewell County residents paid just over $18 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per county in 2024.
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Rep. LaHood: 'Pritzker’s reckless sanctuary city policies have given safe haven to illegal immigrants'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood from Illinois has expressed concerns regarding sanctuary city policies, stating that they have endangered residents.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood: 'The authoritarian CCP is engaged in a high-priority, coordinated AI campaign'
Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois' 16th Congressional District has announced that the bipartisan No Adversarial AI Act is gaining support in both the House and Senate.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across Peoria Standard publication area
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Peoria Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
