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After a brief pause from the morning's snowfall, snow resumed falling across much of the city as of 4:30 pm.

Traffic conversion project resumes in March on Adams St and Jefferson Ave

Construction will resume on the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project starting the week of March 3, depending on weather conditions.

Darin LaHood addresses security risks, immigration spending, and Lebanese elections

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood has raised concerns over national security threats posed by China's DeepSeek app while addressing immigration spending in Illinois and Chicago.

Rep. Ryan Spain calls for transparency after Madigan's guilty verdict

State Representative Ryan Spain, who serves as the Deputy Minority Leader, issued a statement following the federal court's guilty verdict for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 15?

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

Stark County residents pay $13,564 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

In November 2024, Stark County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Mason County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 1

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

More students from Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 graduated in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 grew to 97% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Tazewell County Republicans Chairman on DOJ's lawsuit against Illinois: 'This is more than a hearing—it’s a turning point for justice'

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has said that the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against Illinois represents a critical moment for sanctuary policies, which he believes have endangered American lives.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Feb. 1?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Norwood Elementary School District 63: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.4% of the students in Norwood Elementary School District 63 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Registry shows 3 new sex offenders living in Fulton County as of January

Fulton County had three new sex offenders registered as living there in January, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Illinois faces $3.2 billion deficit; GOP urges migrant service cuts

The Illinois General Assembly is gearing up for a significant event in the 2025 legislative session, as Governor Pritzker prepares to deliver the Budget Address on Wednesday, February 19.

Freight RAILCAR Act reintroduced by Congressmen LaHood and Schneider

Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood and Brad Schneider, along with 39 other original cosponsors, reintroduced the Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025 in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to incentivize the replacement and modernization of the...

Peoria prepares for significant snowfall with public works crews ready

The City of Peoria is preparing for an expected snowfall starting tomorrow morning, with accumulations projected between 3 to 7 inches.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mason County in week ending Feb. 1

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Graduation rates from Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 rise in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 grew to 97.6% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Tazewell County Republicans Chairman: Trump's order banning sex-change procedures for minors 'puts the well-being of America’s youth first'

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed support for President Trump's executive order banning federal funding and promotion of chemical and surgical sex-change procedures for minors.

20.4% of Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.4% of the students in Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Peoria County announces holiday closures for February