Peoria Standard

Beginning at noon on Thursday, July 4, Downtown Peoria streets will be restricted due to the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria and i3 Broadband. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and patience throughout the day and evening. The use of alternative routes is recommended, and delays should be expected.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources opens applications for open space development grants

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants from July 1 through September 13, closing at 5 p.m.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending June 29?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Students at Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 suspended or expelled 102 times in a single school year

There were 102 students suspended in Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Am. indian students comprised less than 1% of Peoria County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In Peoria County County schools, 13 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Edwards County has 1 new registered sex offender in Q2

There is one new registered sex offender living in Edwards County as of the second quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Peoria County residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2023

Peoria County residents paid just over $30.4 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in 2023.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending June 29?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

East Peoria responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2023

East Peoria residents paid approximately $25 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in 2023.

Tazewell County’s institutions spent $158,224 on men’s basketball teams in 2023

Men’s basketball teams from Tazewell County received $158,224 during the 2023 season, up 18.6% from the previous year.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Fulton County in June compared to previous month

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

Prairie State sales taxes: Fulton County residents paid 40th-largest sum in April

Fulton County residents paid $451,432 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in April.

2 new registered sex offenders living in Moultrie County as of June 2024

Moultrie County had two new sex offenders registered as living there in June 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Fulton County collects $65,351 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

In April, Fulton County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 29

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 29

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met May 28

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 28

Village of Swansea Village Committees will meet July 1

Village of Swansea Village Committees will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, July 1

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met May 28

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 28

City of Lewistown City Council met May 28