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Congressman LaHood Introduces Legislation to Rename Veterans Affairs Clinic in Honor of Civil War Hero

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) has put forth a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic." This legislation, backed by several veterans advocacy groups in Illinois, pays tribute to Corporal Andrew Jackson Smith, a courageous soldier from Clinton, Illinois.Corporal Jackson Smith, a member of the 55th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry, demonstrated exceptional bravery on November...

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Congressman Darin LaHood Introduces Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act to Address Regulatory Challenges

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) has joined forces with U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Eric Sorenson (IL-17) to introduce the Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act in the House. This significant legislation aims to provide local levee districts along the Upper Mississippi River with greater flexibility to maintain their systems and better prepare for future floods by addressing federal regulatory challenges that hinder levee maintenance and improvements.Highlighting the importance of inland...

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Creve Coeur School District 76 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

Creve Coeur School District 76 welcomed 481 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Washington Community High School District 308 Education: 1,278 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

In Washington Community High School District 308, 1,278 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Woodford County residents pay $288,781 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

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

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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Protect Yourself from Cyber Scams

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting ourselves from cyber scams. As technology advances, con artists are finding new ways to steal personal information, making it crucial for individuals to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.One of the simplest yet most effective ways to safeguard our data is by using strong passwords. According to cybersecurity experts, strong passwords should be long, random, unique, and include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. As...

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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce!

By Peoria Standard | Oct 18, 2023

Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in supporting businesses and fostering entrepreneurship in their respective communities. Last week, Dan Rux and Rux Funeral Homes took the initiative to host an event for the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, marking a significant celebration of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.Rux Funeral Homes, a family-owned and operated establishment, has been providing compassionate funeral services to families for over four decades. With locations in Galva, Kewanee, and Williamsfield, they have become an integral part of their...

City of Chillicothe Police Commission met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Chillicothe Police Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 15

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met Monday, Sept. 18

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Spain: 'We have a lot of discussions that will continue to take place'

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

Ryan Spain, House Rep. of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois General Assembly said on Oct 17th during a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules subject matter hearing that there will be "a lot of discussions that will continue to take place" regarding emergency rules on the sale and distribution of assault weapons in Illinois.

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How many white students were enrolled in District 50 Schools schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

In District 50 Schools schools, 521 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Truancy among Knox County students rose in 2021-22 school year compared to the previous school cycle

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 11 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

There were 11 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Tazewell County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Woodford County collects $118,781 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

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

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Fulton County in September 2023 compared to September 2022?

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Fulton County remained unchanged from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 75%.

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Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 welcomed 518 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Peoria Biennial Budget Information

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 17, 2023

Ahead of this year’s budget deliberations, the city of Peoria released the digital budget book. This online resource will allow users to see financial information on the City’s operating budget, personnel expenses, department spending, capital improvement projects and timelines, and more. Visitors will also have access to funding sources and fund summaries.

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City of Lewistown City Council met September 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 12.

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$32,533 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

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

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Israel Attacked, Harvest Time, and Firearms: News Update

By Peoria Standard | Oct 17, 2023

On October 7, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and carrying out numerous incursions into the streets and homes of Israeli civilians. The consequence of this heinous attack has been devastating, with over 1,000 Israelis and at least 22 U.S. citizens killed, thousands more wounded, and numerous abductions and brutalizations of civilians by Hamas terrorists. The Illinois House Republican Caucus strongly condemns this violence and stands with Israel in its defense against these acts of terror.House Republican Leader Tony McCombie...