Peoria Standard

City of Pekin Planning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 12.

City of Minonk Council met September 4.

City of Minonk Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Marquette Heights Council met September 10.

City of Marquette Heights Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Lacon City Council met September 10.

City of Lacon City Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

Chillicothe City Council met September 10.

Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

Canton City Fire and Police Commission met September 11.

Canton City Fire and Police Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Mason City Council met August 20.

City of Mason City Council met Monday, Aug. 20.

Hopedale reports 14 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $230,000 to purchase a home on May 18 paid the top home sale price for Hopedale in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Midland Community Unit School District 7 students suspended 42 times in a single school year

Midland Community Unit School District 7 reported 42 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 students suspended 216 times in a single school year

Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 reported 216 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Blodgett committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during second quarter

Committee to Elect Carolyn Blodgett, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,016.15 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Limestone CHSD 310?

Limestone Community High School District 310 increased per-student spending 11.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Limestone Walters CCSD 316?

Limestone-Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 increased per-student spending 30.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Illinois Central College to Host Adult Education Career Fair

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is partnering with Illinois Central College to bring area employers and adult education students together for a Career Fair on Thursday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to noon

PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Christopher & Banks Offering Coupons For Goodwill Donations

Goodwill of Central Illinois and Christopher and Banks have partnered to offer coupons for donations.

EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Big Giant Garage Sale!

Stop by the festival building this Saturday for a BIG GIANT GARAGE SALE!

CITY OF PEORIA: Allen Road & Willow Knolls Intersection Project Update – Traffic Switching September 10th

Please see the attached PDF for an update on the Allen Road and Willow Knolls Intersection Project

CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS: Marquette Heights Makeover Series

A group of Disc Golf enthusiast have put together 4 tournaments (The Marquette Heights Makeover Series) to raise funding for new pads, signs, baskets and steps for the Marquette Heights Disc Golf Course at Marquette Heights Park , September 22nd & 23rd.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Hurricane Florence Approaching NC

Be prepared for the potential damaging winds and flooding With hurricane Florence at the forefront of the news, steps should be taken to prepare your family and home for the approaching storm.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Fall / Winter #ActiveFirst Program Guide