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News from August 2024

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Chief of Staff Nick Wheeler returns from military leave

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

Nick Wheeler, Chief of Staff for Illinois' 93rd House District Representative Travis, has returned from military leave. Announcing his return in a brief message, Wheeler expressed his enthusiasm to resume his duties.

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Peoria to host sculpture rededication honoring local resident

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

The City of Peoria will host a sculpture rededication program on Wednesday, August 14, at 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at Liberty Park, adjacent to the MEL parking lot in the 300 block of SW Water Street and near the River Station building.

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Bradley University block party to cause road closures on August 19

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Institute Place will be closed to through traffic. The closure is necessary for the Bradley University IFC & Panhel Block Party.

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Bradley University's move-in day prompts road closures and parking restrictions

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect around the Bradley University campus this week. These restrictions are necessary for Bradley University’s Student Move-In Day.

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Top golf courses in Illinois offer diverse challenges

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

Golf is a significant part of Illinois' tourism economy, with the state hosting some of the finest golfing destinations in the country. Over the years, Illinois has been the venue for numerous PGA, LPGA, and amateur golf tournaments, including the 1989 PGA Championship, the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, and the Ameritech/SBC Senior Open.

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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 12, 2024

The only price of regular 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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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Marshall County in July?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 12, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Marshall County in July compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Tazewell County in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at four gas stations 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 Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Test Expectations: How many Tazewell County students failed to meet mathematics expectations in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

Of the 8,032 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 69.8% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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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 11, 2024

The only price of E85 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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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Woodford County median home valuation prices rose by 38.9% in July 2024 compared to July 2023

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Woodford County rose by $61,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 27.6%.

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Peoria County collects $910,351 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

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

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Peoria County median home valuation prices rose by 1.8% in July 2024 compared to July 2023

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Peoria County rose by $2,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 4.6%.

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Peoria County home sales in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

There were 79 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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7 gas stations in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at seven gas stations 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 diesel in cities in Marshall County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 10, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marshall County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Tazewell 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 Standard area weekly mass times

By Peoria Standard | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Peoria Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.