Peoria Standard

Men's football teams from Tazewell County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 3.5% of Tazewell County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 3.5% of students enrolled in Tazewell County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Hamilton Boulevard sidewalk removal begins; traffic affected

Sidewalk removal has commenced along Hamilton Boulevard between 202 Hamilton Boulevard and 200 NE Adams Street. As a result, the northbound drive lane of Hamilton Boulevard between NE Washington Street and NE Adams Street is currently closed.

Peoria announces Great Neighbor Appreciation Week events

The city of Peoria Community Development Department is hosting its annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 15 through July 20. This weeklong event celebrates community members, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that contribute to making Peoria a great place to live.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Peoria County in week ending July 6?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Peoria County County Education: 2,135 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 8.2% of students enrolled in Peoria County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

$942,902 in County School Facility Tax collected in April for Peoria County

In April, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 in 2021-22 school year?

There were six students suspended in Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending July 6?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Peoria County collects $938,726 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

In April, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Woodford County residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

Woodford County residents paid $742,256 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in April.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending July 6?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met July 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 8, 2024

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met 7 p.m. Monday, July 8.

Peoria Riverfront Museum hosts national traveling shark exhibit for Shark Week

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is hosting a national traveling shark exhibit as part of Shark Week celebrations. The exhibit features life-size models of more than 70 shark species, offering visitors an educational and immersive experience.

Murray Baker Bridge lights to be off for cleaning on July 10

During the overnight hours on Wednesday, July 10, the Murray Baker Bridge ornamental lights will be off due to cleaning and inspection work. The work is scheduled to be completed by the morning of Thursday, July 11, and the lights will be in operation again on Thursday night.

Water Street to close for RC Outfitters' anniversary sale

Beginning at 6 am and lasting until 10 pm on Saturday, July 13, S.W. Water Street will be closed between Liberty Street and Harrison Street. The closure is necessary for RC Outfitters' 10th Anniversary Sale.

Illinois celebrates Shark Week with educational exhibits