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News from April 2023

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Peoria County home sales during week ending April 29

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2023

There were 42 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending April 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

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In schools across Peoria County 85.8 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $59,877 per year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 85.8 percent of teachers stay in schools through Peoria County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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LaHood Supports Debt Ceiling Bill, Calls on Biden to Begin Negotiations

By Peoria Standard Report | Apr 30, 2023

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Limit, Save, Grow Act, legislation that would responsibly raise the debt ceiling and protect our economy, while taking significant steps to address out-of-control spending.

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Week ending April 29: one inmate sentenced in Tazewell County to be released

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Tazewell County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2023

The following parishes in the Peoria Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Tazewell County year to year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.7 percent of teachers stay in schools through Tazewell County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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How many inmates sentenced in Peoria County will be released during week ending April 29?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Peoria County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

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88.7 percent of teachers in schools across Woodford County stay put and earn on average $57,519 per year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.7 percent of teachers stay in schools through Woodford County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Stark County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2023

Stark County residents paid $77,159 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

City of Lewistown City Council met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 28

Peoria County Board - Infrastructure Committee met March 27

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2023

Peoria County Board - Infrastructure Committee met Monday, March 27

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Spain congratulates Rapids City's The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium, 'voted as the #1 Dive Bar Road Trip Bar in 2023'

By Peoria Standard Report | Apr 27, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) recently gave a shoutout to The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium in Rapids City.

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$1.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 27, 2023

In January, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Feb. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 27, 2023

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Thursday, Feb. 23

Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met March 27

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 27, 2023

Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Monday, March 27

City of Eureka City Council met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 26, 2023

City of Eureka City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21

Peoria County Board - Ways & Means Committee met March 27

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 26, 2023

Peoria County Board - Ways & Means Committee met Monday, March 27

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City of Peoria Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity - Justice Sub-Committee met March 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

City of Peoria Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity - Justice Sub-Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21.

City of Peoria Mayor’s Advisory Committee met Feb. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

City of Peoria Mayor’s Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14

Village of Beach Park Village Board met March 23

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

Village of Beach Park Village Board met Thursday, March 23