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News from September 2018

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How has spending changed at Eureka CUD 140?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Eureka Community Unit School District 140 increased per-student spending 11.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 25.5 points lower at Thomas Jefferson Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 25.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Kelly committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Kelly for Council, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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East Peoria reports 241 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

A home buyer who paid $480,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 20 paid the top home sale price for East Peoria in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students suspended 2 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 reported two suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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El Paso Gridley Community Unit School District 11 students suspended 32 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

El Paso Gridley Community Unit School District 11 reported 32 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How has spending changed at Elmwood CUSD 322?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 increased per-student spending 12.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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Report: 17 percent of 2015 Elmwood High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

In a year when 91 percent of Elmwood High School seniors graduated on time, 17 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: High School Juniors And Seniors Invited To Icc “College Night” Wednesday, October 17

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Area high school students and their parents are invited to Illinois Central College’s “College Night” on Wed., October 17, from 5:30 to 7 pm, in the ICC CougarPlex (the facility that encompasses the Lorene Ramsey Gym).

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PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Exhibits Scheduled To Open In Icc Art Galleries September 19

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Two new exhibits open September 19 in the Illinois Central College art galleries, located on the East Peoria Campus.

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CITY OF MARQUETTE HEIGHTS: September Limb & Brush Pick-Up is September 17th

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Do not set out Limbs or Brush for pick-up more than 48 hours before pick-up day.

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: To Report Lexington Utilities Power Outage

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

#PublicPower community powered by @ElectriCitiesNC crews working for you.

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: State of Emergency issued by Lexington Mayor

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Mayor Newell Clark executed a Proclamation declaring a STATE OF EMERGENCY due to the probability of imminent threats from Hurricane Florence effective September 14, 2018.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Nominating papers for City Council election available at City Hall

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Nominating petitions and supporting documents for the April 2, 2019 consolidated election are available at the City Clerk's Office at East Peoria City Hall, 401 W. Washington St. Nominating petitions can be circulated starting Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Register for the Moms Who Care Walk

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

The Moms Who Care Walk fundraiser helps provide personal items, clothing, and more for students in need from East Peoria Community High School and Central Junior High School, as well as other area schools.

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CITY OF DELAVAN: Job Information For Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Job Applicant information for medical cannabis facility.

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CITY OF DELAVAN: Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

The Delavan Police Department and the Delavan Drug Task Force encourage all those living in the Delavan area to help prevent the misuse, theft and abuse of prescription drugs.

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CANTON CITY: Water Valve Repair Requires Boil Order on E. Walnut / Fifth / Sixth / Pine

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

Water Main Break and Boil Order Information The City often encounters water main breaks, especially in times of freezing and thawing ground temperatures.

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Report: Which Metro Peoria communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2018

Fairview-Caseyville Twp Fire Protection District, Buckheart Fire Protection District and Brimfield Fire Protection Department reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in Metro Peoria in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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City of Chillicothe Plan Commission met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 18, 2018

City of Chillicothe Plan Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 4.