Prairie State sales taxes: Peoria County residents paid 12th-largest sum in December 2023
Peoria County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in December 2023.
Illinois Leads the Way in Agriculture
With National Ag Week taking place from March 17-23, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was abuzz with activity during the Session Week before as agricultural advocates including local farm bureau groups, FFA students, and livestock and energy industry advocates took to their State Capitol to advocate for Illinois leading role in agricultural production of energy, food, and fiber for the world.Illinois is the #1 soybean producing state in the country, with 15% of all U.S. soybeans produced in Illinois. Additionally, Illinois is the #2 corn producing state in the country,...
IDOT Announces Overnight Closures on I-80 for Mar. 20-21
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that Interstate 80 in Bureau County will be closed for two consecutive nights on March 20 and March 21. The closures are necessary to facilitate the setting of beams for the 470 East Road bridge near Sheffield. According to the announcement, the closures will stretch between the Illinois 78 interchange (exit 33) and the Illinois 40 interchange (exit 45) and will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night."Westbound I-80 will close overnight on Wednesday, March 20, followed by the eastbound I-80 closure...
- Sidewalk Closures at Water Street Riverfront Entrances to Begin Monday
- Sidewalk Work Continues at Harrison and Liberty Along Adams Street
- $100,923 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Woodford County
- Hale Avenue to Close Today, March 11 for Pavement Repairs
- Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria
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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Robein School District 85 in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 13.6% of Robein School District 85 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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Test expectations: How many Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 61.4% of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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13.7% of District 50 Schools students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year
In the 2021-22 school year, 13.7% of District 50 Schools students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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Test expectations: How many Tremont Community Unit School District 702 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 61.7% of Tremont Community Unit School District 702 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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Did Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?
In the 2021-22 school year, 62% of Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Peoria Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Pekin Public School District 108: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 13.7% of Pekin Public School District 108 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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Test expectations: How many Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?
In the 2021-22 school year, 63.6% of Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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13.7% of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year
In the 2021-22 school year, 13.7% of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
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State Representative Ryan Spain Engages with Firefighters and Irish Officials in Springfield
State Representative Ryan Spain engaged with a diverse group of individuals in Springfield this week, showcasing the importance of collaboration and advocacy in various sectors.Representative Spain met with Peoria IL Fire Department Fire Prevention Division Chief Nate Rice and his daughter Brinae. Nate, along with firefighters from across the state, was advocating for fire service issues, while Brinae was part of a group of FFA students advocating for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day. This meeting highlighted the dedication of individuals working towards crucial...