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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 02

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 508 voters in Central W City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

Peoria residents paid $5.6 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in January.

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How did Central City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 03 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 802 voters in Central City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 03 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mason County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Peoria to Update Online Pages

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

April 9, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) - The City of Peoria has announced upcoming updates to its online services, which will impact users making online payments for stormwater bills and utilizing the City's permitting, licensing, and planning self-service website.The system upgrades will result in interruptions for those trying to pay their stormwater bill online or engage with the permitting, licensing, and planning services online. The City of Peoria's websites for these services will be down from April 12, 2024, at 12:01 am and will resume on April 16, 2024.During this period,...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Fulton County in week ending Apr. 6

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The Growing Costs of Sanctuary State Policies on Illinois Taxpayers

By Peoria Standard | Apr 9, 2024

Illinois taxpayers are feeling the weight of the financial burden caused by providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. According to a recent report, the estimated cost to taxpayers since July 1, 2022, is a staggering $2.84 billion. This figure does not even account for education expenses or other state and local services, making the total cost even higher.In detailing the breakdown of taxpayer spending on non-citizens from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2025, it was revealed that $800,000 was allocated for support services. Of this amount, $478,000...

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 165.9% more than teachers in Bradford Community Unit School District 1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Bradford Community Unit School District 1 was $109,000 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $40,987, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Eastern City of East Peoria: Precinct Washington 05

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 709 voters in Eastern City of East Peoria: Precinct Washington 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Schuyler County called home by 6 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Schuyler County has six new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE Township of Groveland: Precinct Groveland 07

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 575 voters in Central NE Township of Groveland: Precinct Groveland 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central Township of Hopedale: Precinct Hopedale 01 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 945 voters in Central Township of Hopedale: Precinct Hopedale 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Lawrence County as of March 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Lawrence County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Mason County ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Mason County residents paid $194,881 in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Weaver: Universal Licensing Bill Would Encourage Professionals to Move to Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Representative Weaver has voiced support for the Universal Recognition of Licenses Act, highlighting its potential benefits for professionals in Illinois. The legislation, if passed, would enable individuals with out-of-state occupational licenses or government certifications to work in Illinois, provided they meet the required criteria. Weaver emphasized, "The Universal Recognition of Licenses Act would allow individuals with out-of-state occupational licenses or government certifications to work in Illinois if they meet the necessary training or testing and relevant work...

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Six Months into Cashless Bail, Public Safety Diminished

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Illinois House Republicans have expressed their concerns about the impact of the cashless bail system implemented under the Illinois SAFE-T Act, citing a decline in public safety since its enactment. House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst highlighted the challenges brought about by the new law, emphasizing the negative consequences of releasing individuals accused of crimes back onto the streets while awaiting their court dates.According to Windhorst, "Now that the end of cash bail is in place, we have seen numerous reports from throughout the state of...

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Tremont Community Unit School District 702: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 48.1% of Tremont Community Unit School District 702 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: District 50 Schools administrators rank 527th in state for average pay

By Peoria Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Administrators in District 50 Schools earn an average of $99,850 per year, ranking 527th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.