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News from August 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Peoria County residents pay $197,782 in County Sales Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Marshall County in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mason County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Marshall County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

Of the 955 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 78% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Illinois secures new system to streamline professional licensing process

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois.

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Charges filed in shooting incident at Big Al's

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

August 7, 2024, Peoria, IL – Jerry M. Watson, 42, has been charged with Armed Habitual Criminal, and his girlfriend, Renee A. Cipolla, 45, has been charged with Obstructing Justice following a shooting incident inside Big Al’s last month. The State’s Petition to Detain for Watson was granted during today’s detention hearing, meaning he will remain in custody until trial. Cipolla was not eligible for detention.

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Sidewalk construction progresses along multiple intersections on Adams Street

By Peoria Standard | Aug 7, 2024

Sidewalk work continues at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access.

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Student body in Tazewell County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the two universities in Tazewell County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Did Fulton County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 1,883 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 82.3% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Mason County residents pay $25,952 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 6, 2024

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

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Water safety measures crucial for preventing childhood drowning incidents

By Peoria Standard | Aug 6, 2024

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell, or other children.

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United Way of Pekin focuses on education, income, and health

By Peoria Standard | Aug 6, 2024

The mission of the United Way of Pekin is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. They have three key areas of focus: Education, Income, and Health.

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$15,654 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Marshall County

By Peoria Standard | Aug 5, 2024

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

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Stark County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of July 2024

By Peoria Standard | Aug 5, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in July 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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2 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in Peoria County in July

By Peoria Standard | Aug 5, 2024

There were two fewer active legal licenses in cities within Peoria County in July compared to the previous month.

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City of Peoria Housing Commission will meet August 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 5, 2024

City of Peoria Housing Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5.