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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2024

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

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LaHood's Community Reclamation Partnerships Act Passes House Unanimously

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) bill, H.R. 6233, the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act. H.R. 6233 aims to expand protections under existing law to third-party groups involved in the cleaning and re-purposing of inactive coal mines abandoned before modern regulations.Representative LaHood emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Mining is an important part of our economy, but unused or abandoned mines present safety risks and leave opportunities for economic and land...

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Village of Beach Park Public Works Committee met April 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2024

Village of Beach Park Public Works Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Fulton County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Fulton County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Peoria County collects $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

In January, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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The Registry shows 23 new sex offenders living in Tazewell County in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

There are 23 new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How did Central N Township of Mackinaw: Precinct Mackinaw 03 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 746 voters in Central N Township of Mackinaw: Precinct Mackinaw 03 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 administrators rank 553rd in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

Administrators in Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 earn an average of $98,417 per year, ranking 553rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Stark County as of March 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in March 2024.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 6

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

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

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Rankin Community School District 98 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Rankin Community School District 98 was $107,133 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,833, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

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

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Test expectations: How many Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 45.2% of Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Weaver: Implementation of Cashless Bail Has Made Illinois Less Safe

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

Rep. Weaver, a representative from Illinois, has voiced concerns about the implementation of cashless bail in the state. According to Rep. Weaver, "Residents in our state are finding themselves less safe." This statement comes six months after the full implementation of cashless bail and other provisions of the Illinois SAFE-T Act.The concerns raised by Rep. Weaver are supported by a recent article from The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans, titled "Cashless Bail Fails: six months of diminished public safety." This article highlights the negative impact that...

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Median Removal Set to Begin for OWTW Project on Kumpf Boulevard

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

Median removal work on N William Kumpf Boulevard near the intersection of SW Jefferson Avenue is scheduled to commence this week. Additionally, sidewalk removal work is set to begin near 332 SW Adams Street at the intersection of Harrison Street.The ongoing sidewalk work at various intersections along SW Adams Street is part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project. Sidewalk removal work has already started at the intersection of SW Adams Street and Hamilton Boulevard, with closures near 100, 200, and 300 SW Adams Street, and...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Western City of Washington: Precinct Washington 13

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 885 voters in Western City of Washington: Precinct Washington 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Hittle: Precinct Hittle 01

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 287 voters in Central Township of Hittle: Precinct Hittle 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Update: Corruption, Bill Action, Jobs

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2024

House Republicans in Illinois are pushing for ethics reform, with Rep. Ryan Spain leading a bipartisan effort to combat public corruption. Former Governor Pat Quinn has also expressed support for these measures, emphasizing the importance of honesty in government. The reform package aims to give Illinois voters the power to enact laws through voter-led constitutional initiatives, which has garnered strong public support.Meanwhile, Democrats in the General Assembly have been criticized for prioritizing a ban on kangaroo ownership over more pressing issues. House Minority...

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met March 4

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 9, 2024

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, March 4