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News from August 2022

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District reports Princeville Community Unit School District 326 suspended or expelled students 12 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

There were 12 students suspended in Princeville Community Unit School District 326 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sex Ed: Tazewell County Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 opts out of controversial new sex education curriculum

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 21

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 21.

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38.5% of households in Goofy Ridge received food stamps in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

Goofy Ridge ranked 30th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Peoria-based Industrials company Caterpillar Inc. (CAT:NYQ) sees value rise 31.1% on Aug. 30

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

W W Grainger Inc. (GWW:NYQ) traded at the highest value among Industrials companies headquartered in Illinois on Aug. 30.

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South Pekin School District 137 in Tazewell County opts out of controversial new sex education studies

By Peoria Standard | Aug 31, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2022

Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee met Thursday, Aug. 11.

Peoria County Board met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2022

Peoria County Board met Thursday, Aug. 11.

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31.4% of households in Kilbourne received food stamps in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Aug 30, 2022

Kilbourne ranked 80th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Peoria Heights home sales in week ending Aug. 6

By Peoria Standard | Aug 30, 2022

The following residential sales were reported in Peoria Heights in the week ending Aug. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Braves Rally For Five-Set Win Over Kansas City

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Braves Rally For Five-Set Win Over Kansas City

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Controversial sex ed curriculum won’t be taught in Tazewell County’s Rankin Community School District 98

By Peoria Standard | Aug 30, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Robein School District 85 in Tazewell County won’t be teaching controversial new sex education curriculum

By Peoria Standard | Aug 30, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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Students at Pleasant Valley School District 62 suspended or expelled 23 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Aug 30, 2022

There were 23 students suspended in Pleasant Valley School District 62 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Pekin Housing Authority met Aug. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2022

City of Pekin Housing Authority met Tuesday, Aug. 9.

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2022

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Aug. 8.

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Sex Ed: Tazewell County Pekin Public School District 108 opts out of controversial new sex education curriculum

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

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North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 in Tazewell County opts out of controversial new sex education studies

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2022

Across Illinois, 520 school districts have decided not to teach the updated and “obscene” sex ed curriculum.

Combined Sewer Overflow Warning in Effect

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Combined Sewer Overflow Warning in Effect

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27.9% of households in Bryant received food stamps in 2020

By Peoria Standard | Aug 29, 2022

Bryant ranked 119th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.