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News from August 2023

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Hauter: ‘The governor refuses to act and think rationally when it comes to the future energy needs of working families’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-87th, criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of legislation aimed at ending the state's moratorium on new nuclear power plants, emphasizing the need for future energy needs. The legislation intended to permit Small Modular Nuclear Reactors' construction in Illinois. “The governor refuses to act and think rationally when it comes to the future energy needs of working families,” Hauter told WWAY.

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Woodford County residents pay $265,053 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 17, 2023

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

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Peoria County residents pay $144,894 in County Sales Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 17, 2023

In May, Peoria County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 17, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests. LaHood’s focus on “exposing the malign activities of the CCP” extends to regions such as Taiwan and Ukraine, as well as espionage activities on U.S. soil.

City of Pekin City Council met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, June 12

Peoria County Board met July 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

Peoria County Board met Thursday, July 13

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Tazewell County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Aug 16, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Tazewell County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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$79,776 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Aug 16, 2023

In May, Woodford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Bunting: "Yesterday, Governor Pritzker signed HB 3814 that I was a PROUD Co-sponsor of!!!!"

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 16, 2023

In an Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. Jason Bunting announced that a bill he cosponsored was signed into law. The new law allows FFA and 4H-attending students to attend programs, competitions, exhibitions, or other functions without taking unexcused absences from school.

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City of Batavia Environmental Commission met July 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Batavia Environmental Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met Monday, June 12

City of West Peoria City Council met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of West Peoria City Council met Tuesday, July 11

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Woodford County collects $115,790 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2023

In May, Woodford County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2023

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

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Rising home valuation prices in Fulton County in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Fulton County rose by $15,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 58.8%.

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met Monday, July 10

City of Pekin Economic Development Advisory Committee met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

City of Pekin Economic Development Advisory Committee met Monday, July 10

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Peoria responsible for 6th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2023

Peoria residents paid $4.6 million in sales taxes, the sixth highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Estrada: ‘Working families are seeing their version of the American Dream slipping away’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 14, 2023

Ray Estrada, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has drawn attention to a recent poll underscoring concerns among working families about their diminishing access to the American Dream. Estrada has pledged to advocate for increased American energy production and curbing expenditures on initiatives favored by the Biden administration and the far left.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 21 parolees from Peoria County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2023

There were 21 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Peoria County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.