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News from February 2021

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Stephen Morris donates $1,000 to Sid Ruckriegel's election campaign

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

Stephen Morris donated $1,000 to Sid Ruckriegel's election campaign committee, Friends of Sid Ruckriegel, on Feb. 19, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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21 pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61755 during March

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

Twenty one pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61755 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Lisa Waltkins sells 337 Herman St., Pekin

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Lisa Waltkins sold their home at 337 Herman St., Pekin to Aneta Bessler for $78,000.

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Census Bureau reports Liverpool population was 128 in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

Liverpool had a population of 128 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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406 Sherwood Park Road, E. Peoria acquired by Zachary Molendi

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, Busey Bank, Independent By James Crowley (executor) sold their home at 406 Sherwood Park Road, E. Peoria to Zachary Molendi for $105,000.

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At Tremont, 93 percent of students graduate high school

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

About 100 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Tremont High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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The average school administrator earns 140% more than teachers in Robein School District 85

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

The average school administrator's salary in the Robein School District 85 was $111,593 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $46,512.

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121 W. Madison St., Morton acquired by Adam K. Wilken

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Adam K. Wilken purchased a home at 121 W. Madison St., Morton from Anchored Properties Series Madison LLC for $152,000.

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Paul Bailey acquires 648 E. Ash, Canton

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, Paul Bailey purchased a one bedroom home at 648 E. Ash, Canton from Korey Delmastro for $72,550.

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Census Bureau: 88.3 percent of people in Liverpool were old enough to vote in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

Of the 128 citizens living in Liverpool in 2020, 113 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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25 Yorkshire Drive, Heritage Lake sold by Daniel M. Grimm

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

The home at 25 Yorkshire Drive, Heritage Lake was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Daniel M. Grimm for $164,800. The buyers were Matthew and Nandanie Miller.

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616 E. Adams St., Morton purchased by Holly Joanne Falkingham and Robert B. Stern

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Holly Joanne Falkingham and Robert B. Stern purchased a home at 616 E. Adams St., Morton from Jane M. Hildebrand for $129,900.

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41 Pennsylvania Court, Morton purchased by Douglas P. and Rachel Yontz

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Corine and Joey Rieger sold their home at 41 Pennsylvania Court, Morton to Douglas P. and Rachel Yontz for $315,000.

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City of Pekin City Council Met Oct. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2021

City of Pekin City Council Met Monday, Oct. 12.

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City of East Peoria City Council Met Feb. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2021

City of East Peoria City Council Met Tuesday, Feb. 2.

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Census Bureau: 0.2% of people in Lewistown identified as multi-racial in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2021

Of the 2,021 citizens living in Lewistown in 2020, 99.8 percent said they were only one race, while 0.2 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: To Open Warming Center Ahead of Frigid Weather Feb. 18

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2021

The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: City Offering A Number Of Part-Time Job Opportunities

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2021

If you are looking for some part-time work or a little extra cash, the City of East Peoria has a number of job opportunities available.

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CITY OF MINONK: City Council Meeting Cancelled Feb. 15

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2021

Due to the weather, the City Council Meeting scheduled for tonight, February 15th, has been cancelled.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Appoints Judge Stephanie C. Davis to Atlanta Municipal Court

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2021

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed former Fulton County Magistrate Judge Stephanie C. Davis to serve on the Atlanta Municipal Court. Judge Davis will fill a vacancy on the court due to the retirement of Judge Herman Sloan in December of 2020.