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News from July 2024

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Woodford County County Education: 194 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 17, 2024

In Woodford County County schools, 194 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Legislation aims to close loopholes in protections against educator sexual misconduct

By Peoria Standard | Jul 17, 2024

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student, she felt special under the guidance of one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult until he violated that trust by kissing and sexually abusing her.

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Illinois Pork Producers launch grant program for school pork research

By Peoria Standard | Jul 17, 2024

The Illinois Pork Producers Association has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting pork research in high schools and colleges.

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Traffic signals at Kumpf Blvd and Jefferson Ave to enter all-way flash mode

By Peoria Standard | Jul 17, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22, the traffic signals at the intersection of SW Jefferson Avenue and N William Kumpf Boulevard will be put in all-way red flash mode. This measure is necessary for ongoing traffic signal work.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 13

By Peoria Standard | Jul 17, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending July 13?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending July 13?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending July 13?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

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

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Tazewell County County Education: 687 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

In Tazewell County County schools, 687 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

There were 156 students suspended in Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Peoria Advisory Committee on Police-Community Relations met July 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 16, 2024

City of Peoria Advisory Committee on Police-Community Relations met 6 p.m. Monday, July 15.

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Woodford County collects $113,410 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending July 13?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Peoria recovers from storm-induced phone outages and debris

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The City of Peoria experienced significant disruptions following severe storms, resulting in phone issues with non-emergency numbers and the 9-1-1 center. The disruptions affected the City of Peoria Police Department's non-emergency number (309-673-4521) and the City of Peoria Fire Department's non-emergency number (309-674-3131).

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Illinois ranks low in tax-friendliness for middle-class families, study finds

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

A recent study found that Illinois is among the least tax-friendly states for middle-class families. This trend must be reversed or families will be facing more severe impacts soon. "We have to reduce tax burdens on our residents to make our state a more affordable and attractive place to live," stated Rep. Weaver.

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Public works crews begin clearing large storm debris from curbsides

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, Public Works crews will start 12-hour shifts to clear the remaining storm debris from all parts of the city.

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Downtown Peoria street closures announced for St Jude Run

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, Downtown Peoria streets will be restricted due to the St. Jude Run sponsored by the St. Jude Runners Association.

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Peoria restores phone lines after storm-induced outages

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

Phone lines have been restored for the Police Department's non-emergency number (309-673-4521) and the Fire Department's non-emergency number (309-674-3131). Additionally, phone calls from AT&T are now successfully connecting to 9-1-1.

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Public works crews addressing storm debris and traffic signal outages

By Peoria Standard | Jul 16, 2024

Public Works crews are engaged in debris cleanup following last night's heavy rains, high winds, and strong thunderstorms that affected much of the city.