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News from February 2024

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE Township of Lewistown: Precinct Lewistown 5

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 182 voters in Central SE Township of Lewistown: Precinct Lewistown 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Woodford County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Oak Grove School District 68 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.2% of Oak Grove School District 68 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Truancy in Marshall County districts decreased in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Marshall County districts saw a truancy rate of 6.2% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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Sharon Health Care ELMS, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by five stakeholders, Sharon Health Care ELMS had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Woodford County as of Q4 2023

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Snyder Village, the largest nursing home in Woodford County, aided an average of 84.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Woodford County rise or fall in 2021?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Woodford County received $15.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular 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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The Eureka Red Devils have confirmed their complete list of games for the 2023-2024 season

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Eureka Red Devils bring 24 players to the field.

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Who voted in Central Township of Woodland: Precinct Woodland during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 175 voters in Central Township of Woodland: Precinct Woodland cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 72.5% of Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Storm Sewer and Combined Sewer Overflow Control Public Meeting Scheduled for March 5 in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced a public meeting to discuss the City’s municipal separate storm sewer system and combined sewer overflow control program. The meeting is set to take place on March 5 at the Lincoln School Library, located at 700 Mary St. Attendees are instructed to use entrance No. 2.According to the announcement, attendees are encouraged to participate in the meeting to gain a better understanding of how the City’s storm sewer system operates and how combined sewer overflows are managed. They will have the opportunity to learn...

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Peoria County farmers in 2021 reached $11,847,666

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Peoria County received $11,847,666 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Yard Waste Collection Resumes in Peoria on March 18

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Peoria residents are advised to mark their calendars for the upcoming resumption of city-wide yard waste collection on Monday, March 18. This annual service allows residents to dispose of various yard waste materials conveniently.Residents are encouraged to prepare for the collection by organizing their yard clean-up projects. Unbundled materials should be placed in residents' own containers to ensure a smooth collection process. The City of Peoria emphasizes the importance of using separate containers for yard waste to protect the longevity of the city's carts designated...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

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

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Green Street closure at NE Perry Avenue will last an additional two weeks

By Peoria Standard Report | Feb 27, 2024

Green Street will remain closed to through traffic at the intersection of NE Perry Avenue for road repairs.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northeastern Township of Farmington: Precinct Farmington 6

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 267 voters in Northeastern Township of Farmington: Precinct Farmington 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Marshall County in week ending Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

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

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Who owned Cornerstone Rehabilitation and HC in Q4 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by Mark Petersen since Feb. 1, 2013, Cornerstone Rehabilitation and HC had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How did Southern Township of Vermont: Precinct Vermont 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 209 voters in Southern Township of Vermont: Precinct Vermont 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.