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News from May 2023

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LaHood, Panetta Reintroduce Bill to Support Motorcoaches, School Buses, and Passenger Vehicles

By Peoria Standard Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the CERTS Tax Exemption Act, bipartisan legislation to provide relief to motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 6 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 17, 2023

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

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$29,247 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | May 17, 2023

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

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Woodford County collects $104,184 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | May 17, 2023

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

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met March 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 17, 2023

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 14

Peoria County Board met April 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 17, 2023

Peoria County Board met Thursday, April 13

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LaHood and Syverson Announce the Opening of Rockford District Office

By Peoria Standard Report | May 16, 2023

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and State Senator Dave Syverson (35th Senate District) announced that they have opened a district office in Rockford to support constituent services and outreach in northern Illinois.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 9 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 16, 2023

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

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Tazewell County taxpayers give $663,217 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | May 16, 2023

In February, Tazewell County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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State Rep. Spain: 'Peoria County Government is hosting a one-day Illinois EPA Household Hazardous Waste Event'

By Peoria Standard Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois State Representative Ryan Spain promoted a household waste collection event in Peoria County in a Facebook post published on Sunday

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City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals met April 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 16, 2023

City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals met 6 p.m. Monday, April 10.

City of Peoria Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Citizens with Disabilities met March 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 16, 2023

City of Peoria Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Citizens with Disabilities met Tuesday, March 14

City of Chillicothe City Council met April 10

By Philip Gonzales | May 16, 2023

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, April 10

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LaHood, DelBene, Cantwell, Young, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Build 2M New Affordable Homes

By Peoria Standard Report | May 15, 2023

On May 11, as millions of Americans struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home and homelessness continues to rise, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Senators Maria Cantwell (WA) and Todd Young (IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to build nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 13 parolees from Peoria County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 15, 2023

There were 13 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Peoria County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Tazewell County residents pay $79,289 in County Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | May 15, 2023

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

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met March 11

By Philip Gonzales | May 15, 2023

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Saturday, March 11

City of El Paso City Council met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | May 15, 2023

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, April 3

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Q1 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Peoria County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 14, 2023

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

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Bunting on Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults: 'Expected cost for Illinois' noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion'

By Peoria Standard Report | May 14, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) recently took to social media to share insight on the potential cost of the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program.