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News from November 2023

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

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City of Peoria to Host Open House Events to Promote Community Solar Program

By Peoria Standard Report | Nov 25, 2023

The city of Peoria is partnering with Ampion Renewable Energy to provide an opportunity to income-eligible community members to sign up for a cost-saving community solar program. Interested individuals can attend one of two open houses scheduled for November 27 and 28.

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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

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

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Peoria County home sales during week ending Nov. 18

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

There were 52 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Fulton County in week ending Nov. 18

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Fulton County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Weaver Recognizes Good’s and Steger’s on Small Business Saturday

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

On Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting local small businesses, Representative Weaver took the opportunity to recognize two outstanding establishments in Illinois. Good's Furniture in Kewanee and Steger's Furniture in Pekin and Peoria were both acknowledged for their contributions to their communities.Good's Furniture, a family-operated destination furniture and mattress store, has been serving customers since 1895. The store boasts an impressive campus consisting of 12 historic, multilevel buildings spread across three city blocks. With...

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Shop Local this Small Business Saturday

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

Small businesses play a vital role in the local economy, serving as the backbone of communities across the nation. As Small Business Saturday approaches, it is crucial to recognize the significance of these enterprises and show our support by shopping locally.According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses create jobs, foster innovation, and drive economic growth. They contribute to the unique character of each community, offering personalized products and services that cannot be found in larger chain stores. By supporting small businesses, we are not...

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Tazewell County home sales during week ending Nov. 18

By Peoria Standard | Nov 25, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Tazewell County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Information and Technology Subcommittee met Sept. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 25, 2023

Peoria County Racial Justice and Equity - Information and Technology Subcommittee met Thursday, Sept. 21

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Tazewell County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Tazewell County rose by $13,550 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 16.5%.

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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Fulton County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 34,022 citizens living in Fulton County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2023

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Sept. 18

City of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2023

City of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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On Thursday, November 23, former Carman-Ainsworth High School standout Armoni Strozier’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The Bradley Braves lost 57-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 23.

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On Thursday, November 23, former Renaissance High School standout Nika Dorsey’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The Bradley Braves lost 57-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 23.

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Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School standout Isis Fitch’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, November 23

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The game took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Katy Wade, former Plano West High School standout, played on Thursday, November 23 in NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The Bradley Braves lost 57-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 23.

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On Thursday, November 23, former Washington Community High School standout Claire McDougall’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The game took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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On Thursday, November 23, former Union City High School standout Kaylen Nelson’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The Bradley Braves lost 57-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 23.

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On Thursday, November 23, Sandy Creek High School standout Daija Powell competed in NCAA D1 game

By Peoria Standard | Nov 24, 2023

The Bradley Braves lost 57-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 23.