December, 2023 Stories | Peoria Standard

Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Mason County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Dec 1, 2023

Of the 13,225 citizens living in Mason County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

McLean County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Dec 1, 2023

Normal Community High School stood out in McLean County with 2,098 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State sales taxes: Peoria County residents paid 12th-largest sum in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 1, 2023

Peoria County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in September.

Fulton County collects $65,585 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 1, 2023

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

Rep. Weaver Highlights Grant Opportunities on #NOFOFriday

By Peoria Standard | Dec 1, 2023

In an effort to bring more funding and resources into the 93rd District, Representative Weaver has taken to social media to highlight grant opportunities through the #NOFOFriday campaign. A "NOFO," or Notice of Funding Opportunity, is a formal notice issued by the State of Illinois to announce grant opportunities. Every Friday, Representative Weaver will showcase new or current grant opportunities being offered by various State agencies, ranging from economic development and tourism to education and emergency management. The first grant being highlighted is the...