Eureka Community Unit School District 140 increased per-student spending 11.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 25.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Kelly for Council, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

A home buyer who paid $480,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 20 paid the top home sale price for East Peoria in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

At Washington Middle School, a 14.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 reported two suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

At Morton Junior High School, a 15.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

At South Elementary School, a 20.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

El Paso Gridley Community Unit School District 11 reported 32 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 increased per-student spending 12.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

In a year when 91 percent of Elmwood High School seniors graduated on time, 17 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Area high school students and their parents are invited to Illinois Central College’s “College Night” on Wed., October 17, from 5:30 to 7 pm, in the ICC CougarPlex (the facility that encompasses the Lorene Ramsey Gym).

Two new exhibits open September 19 in the Illinois Central College art galleries, located on the East Peoria Campus.

Do not set out Limbs or Brush for pick-up more than 48 hours before pick-up day.

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Mayor Newell Clark executed a Proclamation declaring a STATE OF EMERGENCY due to the probability of imminent threats from Hurricane Florence effective September 14, 2018.

Nominating petitions and supporting documents for the April 2, 2019 consolidated election are available at the City Clerk's Office at East Peoria City Hall, 401 W. Washington St. Nominating petitions can be circulated starting Tuesday, Sept. 18.

The Moms Who Care Walk fundraiser helps provide personal items, clothing, and more for students in need from East Peoria Community High School and Central Junior High School, as well as other area schools.

Job Applicant information for medical cannabis facility.

The Delavan Police Department and the Delavan Drug Task Force encourage all those living in the Delavan area to help prevent the misuse, theft and abuse of prescription drugs.