September, 2016 Stories | Peoria Standard

State losing young workers in record numbers

By Peoria Standard | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

1.62% of people in Edwards receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamps program by the Peoria Standard, 1.62 percent of people in Edwards were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

West Peoria Land Use Committee discusses litter pickup initiative

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 22, 2016

The West Peoria Land Use Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Peoria Historic Preservation Commission considers request to install fence

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 22, 2016

The city of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Peoria City/County Landfill Committee discusses Landfill No. 3 permit

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 21, 2016

The Peoria City/County Landfill Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Illinois' unemployment decreasing, but downstate areas still seeing job losses

By Peoria Standard | Sep 21, 2016

Recent data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, backed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that a dozen of the state's major metropolitan zones saw over-the-year decreases in July unemployment.

Peoria County Operations Committee discusses software agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 20, 2016

The Peoria County Operations Committee met June 27.

Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 Board of Education to consider class trip to Indiana

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 20, 2016

The Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 Board of Education will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee discusses courtroom technology upgrade

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 19, 2016

The Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee met June 27.

Princeville Village Board meets with school, library boards

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 19, 2016

The Princeville Village Board, Library Board and School Board held a joint meeting July 21.

Norwood Village Board lacks quorum for meeting

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 19, 2016

The Norwood Village Board of Trustees met Aug. 2.

Peoria Tourism Reserve Fund discusses 2017 marketing plan

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 19, 2016

The city of Peoria Tourism Reserve Fund met Friday, Sept. 16.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By Peoria Standard | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By Peoria Standard | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By Peoria Standard | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.