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Friday, May 16, 2025

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Woodford County taxpayers give $260,406 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

In March, Woodford County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'America is open for business and thriving under this administration'

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of Tazewell County Republicans, said that with 177,000 jobs added in April alone, President Trump's pro-growth economic policies are boosting economic confidence across the country.

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Pekin residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

Pekin residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Robein School District 85: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.1% of Robein School District 85 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending May 3?

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Woodford County in April compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Woodford County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending May 3

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Darin LaHood discusses legislative priorities during Illinois visit

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood highlighted key issues such as tax cuts extension and senior care during recent visits across Illinois' 16th district on May 12, 2025.

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darin lahood discusses mother's day tribute and national police week

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood marked Mother's Day with a tribute to his wife Kristen while also recognizing National Police Week through social media posts on May 11-12.

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Eucharistic procession prompts rolling lane restrictions in Downtown Peoria

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several Downtown streets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, due to the Eucharistic Procession.

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Spotlight on Angie DeVenney: A legacy of inspiration in education

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

Today, the spotlight is on Angie DeVenney, a retired third-grade teacher from Irving Elementary School in Kewanee.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

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Rising home valuations in Peoria County in April 2025 compared to April 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Peoria County rose by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 22.7%.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending May 3

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Marshall County in Q1?

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

There were two lawyers in good standing in cities within Marshall County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Robein School District 85 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.9% of the students in Robein School District 85 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum per muncipality in March

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

Peoria residents paid approximately $4.8 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in March.

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$83,317 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

In March, Woodford County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending May 3?

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of South Pekin School District 137 students failed math portion of IAR

By Peoria Standard | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of South Pekin School District 137 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.