August, 2018 Stories | Peoria Standard

62 percent of applicants to Eureka College were admitted for fall 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 11, 2018

At Eureka College, 95 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 50 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Reliford committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 11, 2018

Citizens for Reliford, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,250 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much has Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 11, 2018

Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21 accumulated $1.29 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

CITY OF PEORIA: Peoria Welcomes Moxie Solar

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

Moxie Solar, a premier solar installation company, has officially opened a local office.

CITY OF PEORIA: Press Release – 0801 Sealcoating Notice

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

On Friday August 3, 2018, work will begin on the city’s 2018 Seal-Coating Project.

CITY OF MINONK: Police Academy Graduate

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The Minonk Police Department is proud to announce Officer Dakota Park has successfully completed the 560—Hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center in Decatur, Illinois.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Tree Identification Signs Installed

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

There is a new way to get in touch with nature at Grimes Park.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Yard Waste Cart Program - Phase Two

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The City's Yard Waste Cart Program is entering its second phase.

ELMWOOD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 322: Back To School Night 2018

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The summer is almost at a close.

CITY OF EL PASO: Illinois Bicentennial Flag Raising Ceremony

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

The State of Illinois celebrated its 200th birthday on December 3, 2018.

EAST PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT: Residents donate funds for new police K-9

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

A new K-9 will soon be joining the East Peoria Police Department thanks to a generous donation from a local resident.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Beautification Commission presents five Bright Spot awards

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

Five East Peoria residences have been honored with Paul Peterson Bright Spot Awards, presented by the East Peoria Beautification Commission.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Probationary police officer applications available

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2018

Applications are being accepted by the City of East Peoria for probationary police officer.

Innovations Design Academy enrolls 23 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 10, 2018

At Innovations Design Academy, 52 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 91 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Eeten committee reports nearly $11K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 10, 2018

Citizens for Mike Eeten, a candidate committee, reported receiving $11,156.62 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much has Limestone CHSD 310 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 10, 2018

Limestone Community High School District 310 accumulated $15.08 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.