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Family and kids events to take place in Peoria Metro May 3-9

Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Peoria Metro this week.


Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance

Morton had the seventh lowest per-household pension tax burden in Illinois in FY 2024

Morton local police and fire pensions cost $69 in property taxes per household in 2024, the seventh lowest in Illinois.
Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest premium gas price in Fulton County available at $4.84 per gallon in week ending Apr. 25

The lowest price for a gallon of premium gas in Fulton County during the week ending Apr. 25 was $4.84, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Chad Jones, Superintendent at Brimfield Cusd 309 School District

Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 ranks 545th in Illinois enrollment with 566 students in 2024-25

Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 enrolled 566 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which high school alumni from Peoria Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, May 4?

During the week beginning Monday, May 4, these former Peoria Metro area high school athletes will be in action.


Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest E85 gas in Marshall County reach $3.26 in week ending Apr. 25

Drivers in Marshall County reported a weekly low of $3.26 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Apr. 25.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Lewistown Community Unit School District 97’s enrollment rank decreases in 2024-25

Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 enrolled 579 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance

Bartonville homeowners paid $74 per household for police and fire pensions in FY 2024

Bartonville local police and fire pensions cost $74 in property taxes per household in 2024, the eighth lowest in Illinois.