Peoria Standard

As Illinois-based hospitals treat latest wave of COVID-19 victims, officials wary of new variants

By Michael Pineda | Feb 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has come in waves, with the last one washing over the nation following the December holiday season.

Illinois state senators seeking answers for poor state vaccine rollout

By Michael Pineda | Feb 1, 2021

Several Republican state senators want answers as to why Illinois ranked among the worst for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Influx of Peoria County grant money allows for joint street repair projects with City of Peoria

By Michael Pineda | Nov 14, 2020

As the finishing touches are being placed on Peoria’s budget for the upcoming year, a number of the area’s most troublesome roads have been tagged for repairs.

Peoria County residents have options on real estate taxes

By Michael Pineda | Apr 16, 2020

The Peoria County Board has unanimously voted to allow taxpayers to split real estate taxes into two equal installments.