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Illinois lawmaker criticizes Senate Bill 328 over business climate concerns

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 16, 2025

Senate Bill 328, recently signed into law by Governor Pritzker, introduces significant changes to the civil legal standards in Illinois.

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Monroe School District 70 had $430,169 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 16, 2025

Monroe School District 70's outstanding school debt reached $430,169 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $158,150 per student.

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Peoria County collects approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 16, 2025

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

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City of East Peoria City Council met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 16, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Road closures planned for Richwoods High School homecoming parade in Peoria

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 16, 2025

Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several streets in Peoria from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, for the Richwoods High School Homecoming Parade.

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Water Street to close Sept. 11 for private employee event

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 16, 2025

S.W. Water Street will be closed between Harrison Street and Liberty Street on Thursday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The closure is scheduled for Simantel’s Smoke on the Water employee appreciation event, which is sponsored by Simantel...

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Mason County residents pay $28,722 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 15, 2025

In July, Mason County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Mason County ranks 78th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 15, 2025

Mason County residents paid $150,284 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Rep. LaHood: 'Sanctuary policies have shielded criminal illegal immigrants, undermined law enforcement, and endangered our communities'

By F. U. Dorsey | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois has criticized sanctuary policies implemented by Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, stating that these measures shield criminal immigrants, undermine law enforcement, and endanger communities.

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Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar’s impact on Illinois public service

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 15, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met September 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met 10 a.m. Monday, September 15

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Pleasant Hill School District 69 had $439,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 15, 2025

Pleasant Hill School District 69 had the third lowest outstanding school debt among Peoria County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Batavia City Council met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of El Paso City Council met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15

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Village of Swansea Village Committees met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Sept. 15

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Debt in South Pekin School District 137 hit $450,000 in fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 15, 2025

South Pekin School District 137's outstanding school debt reached $450,000 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $243,243 per student.

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Prairie State Taxes: Marshall County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 14, 2025

Marshall County residents paid $50,918 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Peoria County taxpayers give $8,709 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 14, 2025

In July, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Village of Swansea Park Board met Sept. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2025

Village of Swansea Park Board met Saturday, Sept. 13.