Peoria Standard

Bennett: Illinois Bacon Day recognizes ‘the contributions and importance of the state’s pork industry’

By Tamara Browning | May 11, 2023

A side of pork had its day in Illinois when May 3 was declared “Illinois Bacon Day.”

Caulkins opposes proposed airport legislation because it 'creates a new tax for most homeowners and businesses in McLean County'

By Tamara Browning | May 5, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said a proposed bill that would create a new regional airport authority covering the entirety of McLean County would raise property taxes for county residents.

Barickman: Pritzker’s budget reflects ‘election year gimmicks’

By Tamara Browning | Mar 7, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) likened Pritzker’s budget unveiled during his State of the State and Budget Address on Feb. 2 to “election year gimmicks that fail to address Illinois’ crushing property tax burden and rampant inflation.”

LaHood calls CDC's change to student social distancing guidelines ‘good news’ for Illinois, states

By Tamara Browning | Mar 31, 2021

A congressman from Illinois is hailing the benefits of a recent update about how in-person schooling should be conducted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.