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News from February 2024

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Woodford County as of Q4 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka was the second largest nursing home in Woodford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

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

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The matchups are set for the 2023-2024 season for the Illinois Central Cougars team

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Illinois Central Cougars bring 38 players to the field.

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The Loft Rehabilitation of Peoria: 1-star nursing home in Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by NH Operator Holdings VII, LLC since June 1, 2021, The Loft Rehabilitation of Peoria had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Mason County receive in 2021?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Mason County received $9,180,977 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How did Central E Township of Buckheart: Precinct Buckheart 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

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 213 voters in Central E Township of Buckheart: Precinct Buckheart 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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20.1% of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.1% of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Tazewell County residents paid 16th-largest sum in November 2023

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Tazewell County residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per county in November 2023.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Stark County in 2021

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stark County received $11.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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City of Peoria Honors Retired Manual High School Art Teacher and Coach

By Peoria Standard Report | Feb 28, 2024

An honorary street naming was held on Monday, February 26 at Manual High School to honor retired art instructor and coach, Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Anthony Hendricks, Jr.

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Did Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 71.2% of Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central City of Canton: Precinct Canton 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

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 289 voters in Central City of Canton: Precinct Canton 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Fulton County districts suffered a truancy rate of 9.6%

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 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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Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue OWTW Project Brings Sidewalk Work on March 4

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Beginning Monday, March 4, layout for sidewalk saw-cutting work will begin at the intersections of SW Adams Street between N William Kumpf Boulevard and Hamilton Boulevard. Saw cutting will begin on Wednesday, March 6, weather permitting."While the work is occurring, intermittent sidewalk closures will be present on the south side of SW Adams Street at the corners of N William Kumpf Boulevard, Harrison Street, Liberty Street, Fulton Street, Main Street, and Hamilton Boulevard. Pedestrians should use caution at these intersections and watch for sidewalk closures."Removal...

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

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Tazewell County in January compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

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

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Glen Avenue lane closures to begin March 4 between Dawn Drive and University Street

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Lane closures on Glen Avenue between Dawn Drive and University Street are set to commence on March 4 as part of the ongoing Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project. According to the official announcement, the closures will affect both the eastbound and westbound passing lanes for a period of two to three weeks, contingent on weather conditions.In a statement regarding the upcoming lane closures, project spokesperson, who asked to remain anonymous, emphasized the importance of driver awareness and caution during this period. They were quoted saying, "Drivers should exercise...

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

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Stark County in January compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

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

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Fulton County taxpayers give $234,649 in County School Facility Tax in November 2023

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2024

In November 2023, Fulton County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.