Carrie Bradon Stories | Peoria Standard

Stoller pushes for Ronald McDonald House to join tax checkoff to help fund their 'invaluable service to families'

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 12, 2021

It may soon be easier for Illinoisans to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, via ticking a box on the state income tax form.

Koehler on grant for Canton: 'This funding will improve the lives of Canton's residents for years to come'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 16, 2021

The City of Canton has been named a recipient of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Tracy: 'Businesses and families need a path to normalcy'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 13, 2021

On March 18, Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed that his 'bridge phase' would allow higher capacity limits before fully moving into Phase 5, but critics of the governor believe that this is an unnecessary change to the reopening plan.

Ruiz: Common App is a ‘win-win’ for students and Illinois’ public universities

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 1, 2021

Illinois moving to have its public universities on a single app to help state students select a higher education college based in the Prairie State.

Concerns over vaccine lead Central Illinois health care workers to abstain

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 23, 2021

Medical workers in Central Illinois are choosing to forego the COVID-19 vaccination, despite having priority access.

Peoria circuit court names new public defender

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 26, 2017

Nathan Bach has been hired as a public defender for the Tenth Judicial Court in Peoria, according to a press release.

Peoria warns of slowdown on Mossville Road

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 26, 2017

Peoria drivers are being warned that erosion-repair work on Mossville Road will begin on Monday, and they should expect slowdowns, according to the Peoria County Highway Department.