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News from April 2024

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Delavan Community Unit School District 703 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Delavan Community Unit School District 703 was $99,161 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,652, 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 Mason County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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3 lawyers in good standing in cities within Stark County as of March

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Cities within Stark County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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Woodford County residents pay approximately $3.3 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

In 2023, Woodford County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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2022: Hollis Consolidated School District 328 administrators rank 685th in state for average pay

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Administrators in Hollis Consolidated School District 328 earn an average of $92,127 per year, ranking 685th in the state, 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 Fulton County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

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

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Downtown Road Closures for SkillsUSA Illinois Skills Fest Championships

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

"Downtown road closures on Madison and Fulton will go into effect on Thursday, April 25. Beginning at noon and lasting until 8 pm on Thursday, April 25, SW Madison Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Fulton Street and Main Street. Fulton Street also will be closed to through traffic between SW Monroe Street and SW Jefferson Avenue. During this time, there will be no on-street parking between the closed areas on SW Madison Avenue and Fulton Street. Access to City Hall’s parking lot, Twin Towers parking deck, and the Marriott Hotels Parking Deck will be...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

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

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 49.9% of Peoria County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 49.9% of students enrolled in Peoria County County school districts identified as white.

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Grand Jury Indicts Man Who Punched Police Officer; Additional Charges Filed

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Peoria, IL – Eric Anderson, 33, has been indicted by the Peoria County Grand Jury on charges of Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer for assaulting a Peoria Police officer. Two additional Aggravated Battery charges were also brought before the Grand Jury and resulted in indictments.According to reports, Anderson was involved in multiple violent incidents leading to the indictments. One incident occurred on March 8 at Sharon Woods in Peoria, where Anderson reportedly assaulted a staff member. Another incident took place on March 30 when Anderson allegedly punched a...

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Prairie State taxes: Stark County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Stark County residents paid $55,851 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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City of Chillicothe City Council met April 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Chillicothe City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, April 22.

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City of Chillicothe Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Chillicothe Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee met Tuesday, March 19

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City of Peoria EVGC TIF Advisory Committee met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Peoria EVGC TIF Advisory Committee met Thursday, March 21

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City of Eureka City Council met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, March 18

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City of Minonk City Council met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Minonk City Council met Monday, March 18

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, March 18

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City of Pekin Beautification Committee met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Pekin Beautification Committee met Thursday, March 19

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City of Pekin City Council met April 22

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, April 22