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News from August 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Proposed bill may halve prison sentences for severe crimes

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Anna Peplowski of Germantown Hills has earned a silver medal in the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle team event at the Paris Olympics. The former Metamora High School swimmer's achievement was highlighted in the Journal Star.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Stark County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Neil Anderson ' It's an honor to be recognized'

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Senator Neil Anderson called his 100% on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) scorecard "an honor." He made the statement in an Aug. 12 Facebook post.

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How many Fulton County students failed their ELA IAR during 2022-23?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Of the 1,893 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 69.2% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, 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. 10?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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East Peoria residents paid 29th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

East Peoria residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$523,043 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Tazewell County

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

In May, Tazewell County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Fulton County residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Fulton County residents paid $473,150 in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per county in May.

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Preston Jackson sculpture rededicated to local advocate Steve Shostrom

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The city of Peoria held a rededication event on the riverfront today for one of Preston Jackson’s sculptures in Liberty Park, located in the 300 block of SW Water Street. “Flight of the Cakewalkers,” a painted steel and cast bronze sculpture, now newly restored, was rededicated to Steve Shostrom, an advocate for Peoria and the riverfront, by his wife, Joy Kessler. Speakers at the event included Mayor Ali, Emily Cahill, Executive Director of Peoria Park District, and Kessler.

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Children's Safety Expo to be held at Black Hawk College in Kewanee

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Sen. Neil Anderson and his office will host a Children’s Safety Expo this Saturday, August 17th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Black Hawk College Educational Center in Kewanee.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton 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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State Fire Marshal accepting applications for small equipment grants

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

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Sidewalk work nearing completion at Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Sidewalk work at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street is nearing completion. The sidewalks near 201 NE Adams Street will reopen to pedestrian access soon.

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Rep. Weaver achieves perfect voting record from NFIB

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) has achieved a perfect 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2023-24 legislative session periods.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fulton County in week ending Aug. 3

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton 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 Mason County in July?

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Mason County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Mason County students and their ELA performance in 2022-23

By Peoria Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Of the 779 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 72.3% failed the ELA portion of the test.