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Community supports Dragon's Closet Drive with generous donations

By Peoria Standard | Dec 20, 2024

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Dragon’s Closet Drive supporting PCHS’s Dragon’s Closet.

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Recycling and trash pick-up delayed due to Christmas holiday

By Peoria Standard | Dec 20, 2024

Residential recycling and trash collection will experience a one-day delay following Christmas Day, December 25.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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73.8% of Peoria County students not ready for college based on English performance in on 2023-24 SAT

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Peoria County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize our national security and be better prepared'

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood addressed concerns regarding drones spotted across the United States during an interview with Blake Burman.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Tazewell County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending Dec. 14

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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49% of Midland Community Unit School District 7 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 49% of the students in Midland Community Unit School District 7 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois opens public vote on state flag redesign finalists

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the selection of its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest.

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Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Marshall County in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Marshall County in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending Dec. 14?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Woodford County residents pay $295,325 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

In September, Woodford County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 49.9% of the students in Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rising home valuations in Tazewell County in November 2024 compared to November 2023

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

In November, the median sale price of a home in Tazewell County rose by $20,450 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 89.1%.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Woodford County in November?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

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

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2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Marshall County?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

There were 12 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Marshall County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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Woodford County residents paid 22nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $793,121 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in September.

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78.9% of Mason County students not ready for college based on English performance in on 2023-24 SAT

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Nearly 8 in 10 Mason County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Dec. 14?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Dec. 14?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.