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News from October 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Aug. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Peoria Housing Authority and City of Peoria Awarded the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 26, 2023

Grant will fund resident-driven revitalization planning for 61605

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Stark County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

In Stark County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Spain Partnering with Local Police for Prescription Drug Drop Offs on Oct. 28

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

State Representative Ryan Spain is teaming up with the Geneseo and Princeton Police Departments to offer a convenient and safe solution for the disposal of unwanted or expired prescription drugs. In honor of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28, residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of their medications.The initiative, organized by Rep. Spain, aims to raise awareness about the importance of responsible medication disposal and to prevent the misuse or abuse of prescription drugs. By partnering with local law...

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V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 ranks 686th in enrollment with 340 students during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 welcomed 340 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Weaver Teams Up with Pekin, Kewanee Police Departments for Prescription Drug Take Back Events

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) has announced a collaboration with the Pekin and Kewanee Police Departments to organize Prescription Drug Take Back Events. These events, which will coincide with DEA National Drug Take Back Day, aim to provide local residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused prescription drugs.Taking place on Saturday, October 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the events will be held at the Pekin Police Department located at 111 S. Capitol St., Pekin, and the Kewanee Police Department at 401 E. Third St., Kewanee. Rep. Weaver...

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LaHood Supports Mike Johnson as Next Speaker of the House

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) has expressed his support for Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) to become the next Speaker of the House. In a statement, LaHood highlighted Johnson's qualifications and his commitment to conservative policies, individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and border security. LaHood also emphasized the importance of conducting oversight of the Biden Administration."I am proud to support Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. Mike is a family man who understands the importance of advancing conservative policies that...

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There were 780 white students enrolled in East Peoria Community High School District 309 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 25, 2023

In East Peoria Community High School District 309, 780 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Eureka City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2023

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Chillicothe City Council met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2023

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

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Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 24, 2023

Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 welcomed 389 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Woodford County home prices rose in September 2023 compared to September 2022

By Peoria Standard | Oct 24, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Woodford County rose by $59,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.8%.

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There were 1,169 white students enrolled in East Peoria School District 86 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 24, 2023

In East Peoria School District 86, 83.6% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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City of Lewistown City Council met September 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26.

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Fulton County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Oct 24, 2023

In Fulton County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Spain Joins House Minority Leader Tony McCombie for Veto Session Preview

By Peoria Standard | Oct 24, 2023

Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain joined House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to discuss Republican priorities ahead of the legislative veto session in the Illinois House. Spain emphasized the importance of preserving the opportunities provided by the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program for students and families.During the preview, Spain highlighted the significance of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program and called for the General Assembly to take action to protect it. He emphasized the positive impact the program has had on students and...

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

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Trick or Treat

By Peoria Standard Report | Oct 24, 2023

Waukegan's official Trick-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, October 29th from 2pm-5pm.

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Mason County ranks 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Peoria Standard | Oct 23, 2023

Mason County residents paid $127,849 in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.