December, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

Peoria County residents paid $30 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in 2022.

Peoria County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 2

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

There were 36 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Dec. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

Peoria County taxpayers give $6,849 in County Automobile Renting Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

In September, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

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

Who the Illinois Central Cougars is playing this season of college basketball

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

The Illinois Central Cougars’ season starts on Sat Nov. 4 at Dixon.

Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

The City of Peoria has issued a sewage warning due to heavy rainfall causing a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River. The overflow has occurred within the last 24 hours from multiple locations within the city.Residents and visitors are advised to avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River in the downstream area from Detweiller Marina. Swallowing water while swimming, Jet Skiing, or water skiing in these areas after a combined sewer overflow can lead to illness."The recent rainfall has caused a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River," said a...

East Peoria responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

East Peoria residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in September.

Stark County Elementary School welcomed most students in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Dec 9, 2023

Stark County Elementary School stood out in Stark County with 313 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 9, 2023

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 9

Eureka Red Devils announces who they’ll play this season

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

The Eureka Red Devils’ season starts on Fri Nov. 10 at Milwaukee.

There were 379 students enrolled in Henry-Senachwine Grade School in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Henry-Senachwine Grade School had the biggest enrollment among Marshall County schools.

Peoria County residents pay $146,744 in County Sales Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

In September, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Mason County ranks 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

Mason County residents paid $122,169 in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Lane restrictions to go into effect on Nebraska Avenue starting Monday, Dec. 11

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

Starting on Monday, December 11, lane restrictions will be implemented on E Nebraska Avenue between Knoxville Avenue and N Wisconsin Avenue as part of the Nebraska Avenue Light Project. These restrictions will be in effect during daytime hours and are expected to last for approximately five weeks, depending on weather conditions.The lane restrictions are necessary for utility potholing work, which will be taking place on the north side of E Nebraska Avenue. While efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, minor delays can be expected during this period. It is important...

Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Marshall County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

Of the 11,781 citizens living in Marshall County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Rep. Weaver Highlights Tourism Attraction Grant Program on #NOFOFriday

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

Illinois Representative Weaver is drawing attention to the Tourism Attraction Grant Program in her recent #NOFOFriday post. The aim of this grant is to support the development or enhancement of tourism attractions that will have a positive economic impact on the state. The grant offers awards ranging from $15,000 to $500,000.The Tourism Attraction Grant Program is open to a wide range of applicants, including local governments, county governments, local promotion boards, for-profit organizations, and not-for-profit organizations. Interested parties have until December...

Peoria Residents Invited to Participate in Waste Services Satisfaction Survey

By Peoria Standard | Dec 8, 2023

A recycling, yard waste, and trash customer satisfaction survey is now available to residents of Peoria. The survey aims to gather feedback on the solid waste services provided by GFL, the City of Peoria's hauler. Residents who use GFL's services are encouraged to participate in the study by responding to the questionnaire.The Department of Public Works and Bradley University, with the support of Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, the City's solid waste consultant, are conducting this customer survey. The objective is to assess residents' satisfaction with the solid...