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Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony honors fallen officers

By Peoria Standard | May 2, 2025

Rep. Spain recently participated in a significant ceremony held to honor fallen police officers in Illinois.

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Funding secured for Bishop Hill restoration and repair project

By Peoria Standard | May 2, 2025

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) has confirmed with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) that funding has been secured for the first phase of restoration and repair work at the Bishop Hill State Historic Site in Henry...

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Fulton County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.7% of income in 2022

By Peoria Standard | May 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $3,193 per capita to residents.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Peoria County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Peoria County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 54.2% of the students in Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pleasant Hill School District 69: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.5% of Pleasant Hill School District 69 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Guilty plea entered in 2023 Peoria crash that killed a mother, injured son

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

On May 1, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, Jeremy E. Perry, aged 45, entered a guilty plea to charges of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence and Aggravated DUI.

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Public Works hosts open house event on May 15 to mark National Public Works Week

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

The Department of Public Works is set to host an open house event scheduled for Thursday, May 15, from 4-7 pm at the Public Works Facility located at 3505 N Dries Lane.

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Bill introduced to reform welfare, aid vulnerable families and ensure accountability

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

On May 1, 2025, Congressman Darin LaHood, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, alongside Senator Steve Daines, introduced the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025 in...

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Illinois officials honor fallen police officers amid discussion on public safety policies

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain participated in a memorial event, honoring Illinois police officers who have died in the line of duty over the past year.

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City of Peoria warns residents about combined sewer overflow into Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

Rainfall in the City of Peoria has resulted in a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River.

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City initiates green infrastructure restoration projects this month

By Peoria Standard | May 1, 2025

Restoration work focused on green infrastructure and native prairies will commence in various locations throughout the city this month.

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Peoria County collects $903,307 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Peoria County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$117,844 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Woodford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tazewell County taxpayers give just over $10.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Tazewell County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Fulton County taxpayers give $271,969 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Fulton County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Fulton County collects $75,243 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Fulton County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'Imagine the damage Pritzker could do to the country'

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said Gov. J.B. Pritzker is putting a partisan agenda ahead of Illinois citizens, telling the Peoria Standard that Pritzker’s remarks suggest he would be a disastrous president.

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Tazewell County cities: 5 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

There were five companies in cities associated with Tazewell County that received five FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Rankin Community School District 98: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.3% of the students in Rankin Community School District 98 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.