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News from February 2024

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Did Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 71.1% of Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central N Township of Buckheart: Precinct Buckheart 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 264 voters in Central N Township of Buckheart: Precinct Buckheart 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Woodford County in January?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

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

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Woodford County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Apostolic Christian Home?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church since Jan. 21, 1975, Apostolic Christian Home boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Tazewell County in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tazewell County received $13.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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20% of Pekin Public School District 108 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20% of Pekin Public School District 108 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northeastern Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 9

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 159 voters in Northeastern Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 9 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Truancy among Tazewell County districts students fell in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing was the third largest nursing home in Woodford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2,490 Woodford County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Woodford County received $7,771,050 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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$6 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Tazewell County

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

In 2022, Tazewell County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Applications for the 2024 Neighborhood Mini Grant Program Open on March 4

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

The city of Peoria has announced that applications for the Neighborhood Mini Grant Program will be accepted from Monday, March 4th at 9:00 AM through Friday, April 8th at 3:00 PM.According to the announcement, the Neighborhood Mini Grant Program provides funding for projects that aim to improve neighborhoods and foster community spirit, with a maximum funding amount of $5,000 per project. As stated in the program guidelines, applicants are required to demonstrate proof of community support for their proposed projects, which must be completed by Friday, December 13th,...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 10

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 301 voters in Central E Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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City of Peoria to Host Equity in Procurement Expo on March 28

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

The city of Peoria, in collaboration with various organizations, is gearing up to host the Equity in Procurement Expo on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The event, set to take place at the Peoria Civic Center, aims to provide valuable information to minority-owned businesses regarding procurement processes.Attendees at the expo will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the City’s procurement procedures, sign up with the City’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Registry, and engage with other government agencies. In addition to informative sessions, the event will...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Fulton County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Weaver Issues Statement in Response to Cook County Judge’s Decision

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) expressed his disappointment in response to Cook County Judge Tracie Porter's recent decision regarding a Presidential candidate's removal from Illinois' March 19 primary ballot. Weaver stated, "I am very disappointed with the decision that Judge Porter made yesterday. Democracy works best when we have multiple candidates on the ballot, regardless of political party affiliation."Weaver emphasized the importance of having diverse candidates on the ballot and expressed his anticipation for a higher court's ruling to rectify the...

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Storm Sewer Work Scheduled to Commence on March 4 in City Council Districts

By Peoria Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Storm sewer lining and repair work is set to commence on Monday, March 4, throughout all five City Council Districts, lasting for several months at various locations. According to the announcement, periodic lane restrictions will be in place during the work, urging drivers to exercise caution and be aware of workers on site.The responsibility of conducting the work on behalf of the City falls on J.C. Dillon, Inc., who will utilize a low-pressure, high-volume water jetting machine for the cleaning process. Prior to the commencement of the work, properties in the affected...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Eastern Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 14

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 493 voters in Eastern Township of Canton: Precinct Canton 14 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.