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Test expectations: How many Central School District 51 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 42.4% of Central School District 51 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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School administrators earns 65.3% more on average than teachers in Limestone Community High School District 310 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Limestone Community High School District 310 was $104,494 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $63,210, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Woodford County residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $809,232 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in January.

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$583,312 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Tazewell County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

In January, Tazewell County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Home sales in Fulton County in week ending April 6

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Fulton County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 administrators rank 577th in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

Administrators in North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 earn an average of $97,190 per year, ranking 577th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Western Township of Elm Grove: Precinct Elm Grove 02 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 680 voters in Western Township of Elm Grove: Precinct Elm Grove 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Mason County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Mason 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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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 08

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 578 voters in Central City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 08 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Edwards County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of March 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of diesel 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 Morton Community Unit School District 709 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Morton Community Unit School District 709 was $105,333 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,209, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Stark County collects $37,439 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

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

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Justin Beaton's Exoneration Paves the Way for Greater Media Honesty

By Sadie R. Blanchard, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

The exoneration of Justin Beaton in a 2016 Racine, WI high-profile local case has not only brought justice for him but also served as a pivotal moment for media transparency.

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Analysis: Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 administrators rank 575th in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

Administrators in Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 earn an average of $97,279 per year, ranking 575th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Truck Made in Peoria Wins Maker’s Madness Competition

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

Komatsu America Corp.’s facility in Peoria has emerged victorious in the 2024 "Makers Madness" competition, hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The announcement was made that the massive mining truck produced by Komatsu was the winning entry among more than 200 other submissions.The truck, boasting a hauling capacity of up to 400 tons and weighing over 1.3 million pounds, has been crowned the "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" for 2024. The recognition highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and innovation displayed by Komatsu in manufacturing this...

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Who voted in Northeastern Township of Groveland: Precinct Groveland 11 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 663 voters in Northeastern Township of Groveland: Precinct Groveland 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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$44,592 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

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

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Eureka Community Unit School District 140: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 44.1% of Eureka Community Unit School District 140 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.