Peoria Standard

CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL: Fills Ward 6 Vacancy

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Lexington City Council appointed Ms. Whitney Brooks to fill the Ward 6 vacancy at its June 25, 2018 City Council meeting.

CITY OF PEORIA: The Tireless Project –Tire Collection Saturday, June 30

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Tireless Project will hold its monthly collection of unwanted tires for Peoria residents on Saturday, June 30.

EAST PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT: Car seat checks set for Aug. 1

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The East Peoria Fire Department will offer free car seat checks from 1 until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the Central Fire Station, 201 W. Washington St

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

/City of Marquette Heights Council met May 29.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

/City of Marquette Heights Council met Tuesday, May 29.

City of Marquette Heights Council met June 25.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

City of Marquette Heights Council met Monday, June 25.

City of Henry City Council met June 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

City of Henry City Council met Monday, June 18.

City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Committee met June 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Committee met Monday, June 18.

City of El Paso City Council met June 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, June 18.

Chillicothe City Council met June 25.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

Chillicothe City Council met Monday, June 25.

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, June 26.

Brimfield Community Unified School District 309 Board of Education met June 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

Brimfield Community Unified School District 309 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 20.

Bradford Community Unit School District 1 Board met June 19.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

Bradford Community Unit School District 1 Board met Tuesday, June 19.

Alpha Park Public Library District Board of Trustee met June 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2018

Alpha Park Public Library District Board of Trustee met Monday, June 18.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Canton FD responds to 40 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Canton Fire Department responded to 110 calls in 2017 - 1.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Copperas Creek FPD responds to 31 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Copperas Creek Fire Protection District responded to 33 calls in 2017 - 83.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Report: East Peoria spent $16,198 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at East Peoria Community High School District 309 is up 30 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.