June, 2019 Stories | Peoria Standard

Roll Call: Brady votes against unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | Jun 28, 2019

Illinois state Sen. William E. Brady (D-44) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Roll Call: Weaver votes against unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | Jun 28, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-37) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Pekin?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There were 12 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Pekin zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Tremont?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Tremont, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Tazewell County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There were 32 offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Tazewell County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Dorothy I. Franke acquires 590 N. Cherry St., El Paso

By Peoria Standard | Jun 27, 2019

The home at 590 N. Cherry St., El Paso was sold on June 27, 2019 by Dorothy I. Franke for $180,000. The buyer was James A. Miller Alicia J. Miller.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61542?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61542, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Peoria?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There were 106 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Peoria zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Q1 2019 Legislation: Rep. Michael D. Unes sponsors or co-sponsors 53 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

Rep. Michael D. Unes (R-91) sponsored 21 bills in the first quarter of 2019, 15 less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 32 bills, 27 less than the average, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61532?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61532, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 87: Bicentennial of 21-Star U.S. Flag for Illinois this July 4, Butler Encourages Celebration

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2019

Bicentennial of 21-Star U.S. Flag for Illinois this July 4, Butler Encourages Celebration

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61530?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61530, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Topeka?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Topeka, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Lana Frake donates $1,000 to Chuck Weaver's election campaign

By Peoria Standard | Jun 26, 2019

Lana Frake donated $1,000 to Republican Chuck Weaver's election campaign committee, Friends of Chuck Weaver, on June 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Mason City?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Mason City, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Frank D. Armstrong acquires 306 N. Second St., Secor

By Peoria Standard | Jun 26, 2019

On June 26, 2019, Frank D. Armstrong purchased a home at 306 N. Second St., Secor from Dawn A. Yates Connie M. Duffy Teresa L. Middleton for $85,000.

Q1 2019 Legislation: Rep. Ryan Spain sponsors or co-sponsors 58 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2019

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-73) sponsored 22 bills in the first quarter of 2019, 14 less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 36 bills, 23 less than the average, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.