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News from July 2024

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

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

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Stark County taxpayers give $8,669 in County Sales Tax in April

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending July 6

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

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

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How much did Tazewell County spend on women's football teams in 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

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

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Stark County residents pay $7,718 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

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

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District reports Midland Community Unit School District 7 suspended or expelled students 117 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

There were 117 students suspended in Midland Community Unit School District 7 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Fulton County in week ending July 6?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium 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.

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Fulton County County Education: 38 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Fulton County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Students at Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 suspended or expelled 27 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

There were 27 students suspended in Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois professionals reminded to renew licenses by September 30

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several professions, such as accountants, physical therapists, psychologists, and others have licenses that will expire on September 30, 2024. For a complete list of professions currently up for renewal and more information about the renewal process, visit the IDFPR website.

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Pioneer Parkway lane closures set to begin Monday

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, lane closures will go into effect on W Pioneer Parkway between N Allen Road and N Sommer Street. These closures are necessary for the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project.

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Pavement marking work set to begin on University Street and Townline Road

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, pavement marking work will commence on W Townline Road and continue along N University Street until W Moss Avenue. The project is scheduled to last five days, weather permitting.

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Lane closure on Washington Street for street light replacement starts July 15

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, a lane restriction will go into effect on SW Washington Street between SW Adams Street and S Darst Street. This lane restriction is necessary for street light replacement work and is scheduled to last five days, weather permitting.

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Man detained on aggravated domestic battery charge after alleged assault

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

July 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – On June 27, Kenneth W. Moultrie, 28, was charged with aggravated domestic battery for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend so severely that her jaw had to be wired shut. A warrant was issued for his arrest at that time. Moultrie was arrested yesterday afternoon, and a detention hearing was held today. The State’s Petition to Detain was granted, meaning he will remain in custody until trial.

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Downtown lane restrictions to start on Monday, July 15

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Beginning at 7 am on Monday, July 15, lane restrictions will go into effect in the downtown area for wayfinding sign installations. These lane restrictions will vary in the downtown area and will last three weeks, weather permitting.

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Man charged for shooting ex-girlfriend in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Jul 12, 2024

July 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – Deandre T. Ward, 23, was charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm for shooting his ex-girlfriend in the back on Wednesday afternoon in the East Bluff. She survived but is now paralyzed. The State’s Petition to Detain was granted during the detention hearing today, meaning he will remain in custody until trial.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Fulton County in June?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 11, 2024

There were 12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Fulton County as of June.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 3.3% of Woodford County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 11, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 3.3% of students enrolled in Woodford County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Illinois high school students to switch from SAT to ACT exams

By Peoria Standard | Jul 11, 2024

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Pekin residents paid 50th-largest sum in April

By Peoria Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Pekin residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in April.