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What Illinois school saw highest truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 2, 2023

Schools among Woodford County had the 86th highest truancy rate of 4.5% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Mason County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending May 3

By Peoria Standard | Jun 2, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Mason County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

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Every resident in Peoria metro area pays $373 annual 'tort tax' to fund lawsuit abuse, new report states

By Press Release | Jun 2, 2023

CHICAGO – Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in Peoria and surrounding counties with every resident now paying a $373 annual “tort tax” to cover the loss in jobs and economic output, according to a new study released today by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

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Top 100 Peoria County home sales for May 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jun 2, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Peoria County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Bunting: 'Bill (would make) Farm to Food Bank program permanent in Illinois'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jun 2, 2023

After a successful pilot program, State Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Springfield) said a new bill aims to make the Farm to Food Bank program a permanent offering in the state.

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 28

City of Eureka City Council met May 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, May 1

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Bennett on SB 2577: 'This will help our schools be better prepared when the unthinkable happens'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jun 1, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants to make sure school districts and first responders are better prepared should an emergency occur at a school building.

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Fulton County had a median home sale price of $539,895 in May 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

These are the top two home sales for Fulton County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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LaHood: 'I opposed the debt increase deal'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jun 1, 2023

Despite the recent U.S. House vote to pass a much-debated debt ceiling bill, many Republican representatives stood proudly against the measure on the grounds that it failed to cut spending as it promised.

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Schools across Marshall County had 76th highest truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

Schools among Marshall County had the 76th highest truancy rate of 5.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Q1 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Marshall County?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

There were four offenders living in Marshall County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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Analysis: Peoria County effective property tax rate outpaced the national average in Q1 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

Property owners in Peoria County paid 2.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by the Peoria Standard.

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Fulton County collects $54,137 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

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

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Prairie State taxes: Marshall County residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for March

By Peoria Standard | Jun 1, 2023

Marshall County residents paid $26,750 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

City of Lewistown City Council met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 1, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, March 28

City of Minonk City Council met May 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 1, 2023

City of Minonk City Council met Monday, May 1