Peoria Standard

From Prairie State Wire

State facing huge debt for public-sector retiree health benefits, says Wirepoints

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's "other debt disaster" is $73 billion in unfunded state retiree health insurance benefits and more than twice that amount owed over the next four decades, according to a special report issued this week by an online news outlet.

Q2 real estate sales report: Canton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

Median prices declined in Canton over last year, and are up 3.9 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Zion Township

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Zion Township for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Q2 real estate sales report: Mapleton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

Median prices rose in Mapleton over last year, and are up 8.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

State House race: Republican Friess wins voter tally in Fayetteville Township

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

David Friess led Democrat Jerry Costello II in votes cast in Fayetteville Township for the District 116 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

At V. I. T. Senior, 88 percent of students graduate high school; 84 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

About 76 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 88 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

UIUC ranks among schools with lowest drop in acceptance rates

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

One Illinois university made a list of 20 schools that defied recent trends and posted the smallest decreases in student acceptance rates over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

CITY OF DELAVAN: Public Meeting - December 11 - 5:30 Pm

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

There will be a public meeting on December 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at Delavan City Hall

CITY OF DELAVAN: Breakfast With Santa Saturday Dec 1, 2018

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Join us for Breakfast With Santa Saturday Dec 1, 2018 at 9:00 am.

EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Eastlight Theatre

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Don't miss Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Eastlight Theatre this week!

EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: December Eggs & Issues

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Join us as we celebrate the graduation of our 2018 Chamber Leadership class!

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Christmas Splendor Contest

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Show off your inflatable lighted holiday spirit by entering the Christmas Splendor contest sponsored by the East Peoria Beautification Commission

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: FOLEPI Shirts

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

A Cheep Tee at 416 Riverside Drive in East Peoria is selling commemorative FOLEPI (Festival of Lights East Peoria IL) shirts to benefit the East Peoria Historical Society.

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Final Business After Business of 2018

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Join us for the final business after business of 2018.

CITY OF CHILLICOTHE: Sip Shop & Sample

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

We understand the holidays can be a little hectic and we want to help alleviate some of that stress.

CANTON CITY: Nominate Person Who Does Outstanding Work In Our Community

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

Do you know a business person, citizen, or educator who does outstanding work in our community? Take time to Nominate them for an award!

CANTON CITY: Repairs Completed, Water Restored, Road Opened, Boil Order in Effect

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2018

In the event of a Boil Order, residents should first run their tap a bit until water runs clear

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Bloomingdale Township

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Bloomingdale Township for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

At Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior, 89 percent of students graduate high school; 53 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

About 76 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 89 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 real estate sales report: Farmington

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

Median prices declined in Farmington over last year, and are down 61.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com