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Central School District 51: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.7% of Central School District 51 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Peoria County residents pay $171,238 in County Sales Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

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

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Woodford County residents pay $294,314 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Eastern Village of Creve Coeur: Precinct Groveland 06

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 537 voters in Eastern Village of Creve Coeur: Precinct Groveland 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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School administrators earns 69.8% more on average than teachers in Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 was $103,139 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $60,738, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Spain Honored with the 2024 Public Service Award

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) was recently presented with the 2024 Public Service Award by the Chicago and Downstate Illinois Roofing Contractors. Spain was honored in appreciation for his consumer advocacy to make construction and remodeling costs for existing buildings more cost-effective in the recently adopted statewide energy code."It’s an honor to receive this recognition," said Spain. "Ensuring consumers and small businesses aren’t hit with exorbitant costs due to overregulation in our state codes is a no-brainer for me. I will...

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Adams/Jefferson OWTW Project Progresses with Sidewalk and Median Work

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

Sidewalk work continues this week at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, Fulton Street, Main Street, and Hamilton Boulevard along SW Adams Street. As stated by the project update, sidewalks near 332, 300, 200, and 100 SW Adams Street, and 200 NE Adams Street are closed. Pedestrians are advised to use caution near these closures and cross the street at the next available intersection.In addition, median removal work is ongoing this week on N William Kumpf Boulevard near the intersection of SW Jefferson Avenue. Drivers are reminded to be aware of lane...

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How did Central SW City of East Peoria: Precinct Groveland 12 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 913 voters in Central SW City of East Peoria: Precinct Groveland 12 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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LaHood Stresses Importance of Addressing Digital Trade Retreat and Brazil's Biofuels Tariffs at Hearing with U.S. Trade Representative

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2024

Congressman Darin LaHood emphasized the urgency of addressing the digital trade retreat and Brazil's biofuels tariffs during a hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. LaHood, who co-chairs the Digital Trade Caucus, expressed frustration with the administration's lack of leadership on digital trade policy, stating, "Many of us on this side of the aisle are exceedingly frustrated with the Administration’s inability to promote a coherent trade agenda." He highlighted concerns about China's influence on global digital trade and criticized the administration for...

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Effective property tax rate in Tazewell County outpaced the national average in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

Property owners in Tazewell County paid 2.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Peoria Standard.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in Tazewell 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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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 107.6% more than teachers in Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 was $103,838 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $50,015, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central Village of Morton: Precinct Morton 06 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 687 voters in Central Village of Morton: Precinct Morton 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fulton County in week ending Apr. 13

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 37.4% of Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NW City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 01

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 562 voters in Central NW City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 13

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.