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House passes $63 million bill for state employee back pay without a revenue estimate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Why would a Democrat appropriate for $63 million in this fiscal budget when there still isn’t a revenue estimate? That was the question some Republican lawmakers asked Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) at the Thursday House floor debate when he backed HB4290, which pays the oldest Prairie State bill.

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As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy

By Jeff Hawkins | 6 years ago

The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.

Analysis: Pekin pays $3.70 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Pekin Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 78.9 percent of the $1,998,735 the Pekin Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.70 for every $1 from pension members.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 61550 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Six offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61550, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Report: Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund lost $362,128 in investment income in 2016

By Peoria Standard | May 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund lost 1.98 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Graduates earn 1,880 degrees, certificates from Illinois Central College

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

About 39.2 percent of the 1,880 degrees and certificates handed out by the Illinois Central College in 2016-17 were to students in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs, making them the most popular programs that year, accor

Report: Vit spent $11,158 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Vit Community Unit School District 2 is down 7 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Limestone administrators rank 453rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Administrators in Limestone Community High School District 310 earn an average of $96,865 per year, ranking 453rd out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Average pensioner in Pekin Police Pension Fund earns $71,447 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

The Pekin Police Pension Fund had 56 active participants receiving an average salary of $71,447 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Peoria County ranks 5th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

Peoria County recorded the fifth highest foreclosure rate for Illinois metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Rep. Unes failure to vote on anti-Trump legislation allows it to pass

By LGIS News Service | May 24, 2018

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Michael D. Unes (R-East Peoria) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

Analysis: Pekin pays $6.09 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.9 percent of the $2,765,773 the Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $6.09 for every $1 from pension members.

Analysis: Morton administrators rank 483rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Administrators in Morton Cusd 709 earn an average of $95,552 per year, ranking 483rd out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Tremont spent $9,812 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Spending per pupil at Tremont Community Unit School District 702 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

21 offenders paroled in zip code 61614 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Twenty one offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61614, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Report: Average pensioner in Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund earns $73,612 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

The Pekin Firefighters Pension Fund had 52 active participants receiving an average salary of $73,612 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Morton Police Pension Fund lost $92,663 in investment income in 2016

By Peoria Standard | May 24, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Morton Police Pension Fund lost 1.23 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

State Rep. Norine Hammond doesn’t vote, allowing anti-Trump Illinois House resolution to pass

By LGIS News Service | May 23, 2018

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

Report: Princeville spent $9,764 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Princeville Community Unit School District 326 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Morton pays $4.15 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Morton Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 80.6 percent of the $798,954 the Morton Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.15 for every $1 from pension members.