Peoria Standard

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Marshall County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Marshall County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

How many people moved to Fulton County in 2019 from across the U.S.?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

130 people from across the country moved to Fulton County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Analysis: 77.8 percent of Fulton County public high schools students failed 2022 state English exam

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Fulton County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

Stark County collects $53,896 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

In January, Stark County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

From Rock Island Today

Sorensen was OK with extending national COVID-19 emergency: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Rock Island Today Report | 2 years ago

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL17) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

How many people moved to Fulton County in 2019 from the same state?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

443 people from across the state moved to Fulton County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Fulton County?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

There were 27 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Fulton County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Fulton County taxpayers give $262,080 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

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

How many people moved to Fulton County in 2019?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2023

573 people moved to Fulton County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

City of El Paso City Council met Feb. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2023

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Feb. 6

City of Minonk City Council met March 6

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2023

City of Minonk City Council met Monday, March 6

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Fulton County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Fulton County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Stark County residents pay $12,605 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2023

In January, Stark County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Eureka City Council met March 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

City of Eureka City Council met 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 6.

City of El Paso City Council met March 6

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, March 6

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 28

Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Fulton County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Fulton County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Peoria County collects $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2023

In January, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 28

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2023

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 28