Peoria Standard

Report: 56.5% of Peoria Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 56.5 percent of the Peoria Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61567 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61567, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

These Illinois school districts paid the least in penalties for staff raises

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

School districts in Wyoming, Peoria and Washington were among those in Illinois that paid the least in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Bennett introduces pension code reform measure

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Gibson City) recently introduced a bill in the House that would alter the Public Pension Funds Article of the Illinois Pension Code to require the Public Pension Division of the Department of Insurance to make resources available to assist each municipality.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 62644 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62644, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Report: 40.7% of Peoria Heights Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 40.7 percent of the Peoria Heights Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Morton, Pekin and Bartonville were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Village of Princeville Joint Meeting of the Boards will meet July 20.

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 25, 2018

Village of Princeville Joint Meeting of the Boards will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20.

18 offenders paroled in zip code 61602 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2018

Eighteen offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61602, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Report: 54.5% of Peoria Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 54.5 percent of the Peoria Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

City of Canton City Council met April 3.

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 24, 2018

City of Canton City Council met Tuesday, April 3.

From Kankakee Times

Bennett presents proposed inmate-training program to House panel

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) is trying to open prison doors a bit wider for newly released inmates.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 61615 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61615, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Report: 61% of Pekin Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 61 percent of the Pekin Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Public employee tally: Top townships in Metro Peoria

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Kerton, Pennsylvania and Bernadotte employ the most government workers per capita in Metro Peoria, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Rep. Butler honors Williamsville High School for winning State Scholastic Bowl

By Angela Underwood | Apr 23, 2018

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) wore a baseball cap when welcoming the Williamsville High School Bullets to the House Floor.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

Report: 39.1% of Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 23, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 39.1 percent of the Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.