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More students from Canton Union School District 66 graduated in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The graduation rate in Canton Union School District 66 grew to 80.1% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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State Rep. Spain on Madigan's trial verdict: 'The culture of corruption that has poisoned our statehouse must come to an end'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Ryan Spain, representative for Illinois' 73rd House District, commented on the trial verdict of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Demand that lawmakers defend parental rights and reject HB 2827'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has urged legislators to oppose House Bill 2827, emphasizing the importance of protecting parental rights and homeschooling freedoms that have been upheld in Illinois for over 70 years.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Peoria County in week ending Feb. 2

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Peoria County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Former doctor pleads guilty to unlawful video recording in hospital

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

February 19, 2025, Peoria, IL—Henry Chang, a former neurosurgery resident in Peoria, admitted guilt to two counts of unlawful video recording during a plea hearing.

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Rep. Spain responds to Gov. Pritzker's budget address

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to lawmakers in the General Assembly.

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Darin LaHood honors Presidents' Day and discusses community engagements

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood reflects on historical leadership during Presidents' Day while also acknowledging local fire services and advocating for educational choice through meetings held in Washington D.C. and Peoria earlier this week

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Rep. Weaver criticizes governor’s proposed budget increase

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Travis Weaver from Edwards has expressed his concerns following Governor Pritzker's Budget and State of the State Address.

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Construction resumes on Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue conversion project

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Construction is set to resume on the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project beginning the week of March 3, contingent on weather conditions.

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Peoria hosts second annual Equity in Procurement Expo for minority-owned businesses

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The city of Peoria is set to host the Equity in Procurement Expo on March 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center, Room 400.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Woodford County responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

Woodford County residents paid $775,666 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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Graduation rates from V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 fall in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

The graduation rate in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 fell to 81% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Did Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 17.6% of the students in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mason County had 4 lawyers in good standing in January

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

There were four lawyers in good standing in cities within Mason County as of January.

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Mason County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 2

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Mason County in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood on pandemic unemployment fraud bill: 'Fraudsters stole hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, has commended the Committee on Ways and Means for passing the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.

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Woodford County residents pay $288,023 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

In November 2024, Woodford County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending Feb. 8

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.