Union Pacific has opened its annual Community Ties Local Grants application period for 2024. According to Union Pacific, "For over 160 years, Union Pacific has been committed to Building America – serving as an economic engine and improving the standard of life for millions across the country." The company's Community Ties Giving Program aims to "build safe, prosperous, vibrant and inclusive communities by investing in high-quality nonprofits and programs in the cities and towns in which they operate, and their employees live and work."Grants ranging from $5,000 to...
Administrators in County of Woodford School earn an average of $103,918 per year, ranking 462nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Lane closures are set to take place on April 3 on Adams Street for sign removal as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project.According to an unnamed source, a full closure of SW Adams Street between the intersections of Walnut Street and N William Kumpf Boulevard will occur after 9 am on April 3. The closure, necessary for overhead sign removal, will be intermittent for up to 20 minutes.Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes. They are also reminded to be cautious of workers in the area, watch for...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
Illinois has a rich history in the world of comedy, with a legacy that has produced some of the top stand-up comedians and actors in the industry. The state's prominence in comedy can be traced back to the opening of The Second City in Chicago in 1959, which played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of comedy entertainment.The Second City, known for its improvisational comedy, has been a breeding ground for many successful comedians. Alumni such as Joan Rivers, Roger Bowen, and Jack Burns have found success in their careers, thanks to the club's focus on developing...
In the 2021-22 school year, 55.8% of Princeville Community Unit School District 326 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 813 voters in Southern City of Pekin: Precinct Cincinnati 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
In the 2021-22 school year, 9.7% of Peoria School District 150 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 212 voters in Central Township of Kilbourne: Precinct Kilbourne 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
On March 31, 2024, a message of goodwill was shared with the words, "Happy Easter! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous day with family and friends."As Easter celebrations unfold around the world, the sentiment of peace and joy is extended to all those partaking in this significant holiday. This message serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together with loved ones and cherishing moments of happiness and togetherness.May this Easter bring warmth, love, and renewal to all who observe it. Happy Easter to those celebrating, and may the spirit of...
Administrators in Germantown Hills School District 69 earn an average of $104,162 per year, ranking 458th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 592 voters in Central City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.