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City of Marquette Heights City Council met April 22

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, April 22

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Illinois State Board of Education met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 17

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City of Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, April 17

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Central School District 51 administrators rank 676th in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

Administrators in Central School District 51 earn an average of $92,430 per year, ranking 676th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Tazewell County residents pay $105,493 in County Sales Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Mason County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 94.9% of students enrolled in Mason County County school districts identified as white.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Spain Displays "Peoria Penicillin" Jersey in Illinois House of Representatives

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

Rep. Spain recently took to the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives to showcase a unique piece of clothing. The representative proudly displayed a specially made hockey jersey with the moniker "Peoria Penicillin." This garment was created in tribute to Illinois' official state microbe, Penicillium rubens NRRL 1951.The significance of this jersey lies in its connection to the history of penicillin production in Illinois. The mass production of penicillium was a groundbreaking discovery that took place in Peoria at the National Agriculture Utilization Laboratory....

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Peoria County in Q4 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Peoria County that received two FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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City of Peoria to Celebrate Arbor Day with Annual Tree Plantings

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

The City of Peoria is gearing up to celebrate Arbor Day with its annual tree plantings, scheduled to take place on Friday, April 26. The city will partner with various organizations for the event."In observance of Arbor Day, the City of Peoria is proudly partnering with the South-West Kiwanis Club of Peoria, the Peoria Garden Club, and the Peoria Park District to plant ceremonial trees along the City’s riverfront," stated a representative.The Arbor Day celebrations will kick off at 10:30 am at RiverFront Festival Park near the Gateway Building, with tree plantings set...

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in District 50 Schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 22, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in District 50 Schools was $99,850 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,765, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mason County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 20

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: East Peoria School District 86 administrators rank 671st in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

Administrators in East Peoria School District 86 earn an average of $92,667 per year, ranking 671st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Mason County in March?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

Cities within Mason County recorded four lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Woodford County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending Apr. 20

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Fulton County in Q4 2023

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Fulton County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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School administrators earns 77.5% more on average than teachers in Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 21, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 was $100,193 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,434, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.