Peoria Standard

Statewide test results: male students score 4 points lower at Abingdon-Avon Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

At Abingdon-Avon Middle School, a 4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Grundy Elementary School scores 66.8% ELA proficiency, 53.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Of the 405 students attending Grundy Elementary School in 2018, 66.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 53.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Bradley Stephens's nomination to position with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Bradley Stephens's nomination to be member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority was withdrawn on March 22, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

How did Gretchen Fritz spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Republican Gretchen Fritz's election campaign committee, Citizens for Fritz, spent $4,065 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Friends for Jeffrey Clarke Committee owes $975 in fines

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

The campaign committee Friends for Jeffrey Clarke Committee owes a $950 fine imposed on Dec. 22, 2017.

Earl Dotson's nomination to position with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Earl Dotson's nomination to be a member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority was withdrawn on March 22, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 13.6 points lower at Abingdon-Avon Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

At Abingdon-Avon Middle School, a 13.6-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Q4 real estate sales report: Marquette Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Median prices declined in Marquette Heights over last year, and are down 40.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

James Banks's nomination to position with the Illinois State Highway Authority withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

James Banks's nomination to be a member of the Illinois State Highway Authority was withdrawn on March 22, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Statewide test results: male students score 0.9 points lower at Astoria Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

At Astoria Elementary School, a 0.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

How did Zach Oyler spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Non partisan Zach Oyler's election campaign committee, Citizens for Zach Oyler, spent $6,899 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Unpaid fines for Osco-based campaign committee totaled $350 in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

One campaign committee in Osco has overdue fines amounting to a total of $350, records obtained by the Peoria Standard show.

Lincoln Middle School scores 54.7% ELA proficiency, 47% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

Of the 784 students attending Lincoln Middle School in 2018, 54.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 47 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: low-income students score 6.1 points lower at Astoria Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

At Astoria Junior High School, a 6.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 17.9 points lower at Astoria Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2019

At Astoria Elementary School, a 17.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

From Quincy Reporter

ILLINOIS' 47TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT: Controversial repeal of parental notification for abortions clears Senate committee

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

A controversial legislative measure, which would repeal the requirement for parental notification before an underage girl has an abortion, passed a Senate committee this week.

ILLINOIS' 44TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT: Brady bill requires Illinois high schools provide path to associate degree

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2019

A state senator wants to give all Illinois high school students the opportunity to walk across the graduation stage with an associate degree to complement their diploma.

2018 home sales: Fairview price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Ann Henry donates $3,332 to their own election campaign

By Peoria Standard | Mar 22, 2019

Ann Henry donated $3,332 to their own election campaign committee, Citizens for Ann Henry, on March 22, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Andrew Rand donates $2,046 to Joyce Harant's election campaign

By Peoria Standard | Mar 22, 2019

Andrew Rand donated $2,046 to Joyce Harant's election campaign committee, Friends of Joyce Harant, on March 22, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).