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News from July 2024

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Not-for-profit Abilities Plus supports individuals with disabilities in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

Abilities Plus, based in Kewanee, is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals of all ages with disabilities. This organization was founded in 1959 and now serves approximately 250 children and adults from Henry, Stark, and western Bureau counties.

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IRS data reveals significant taxpayer exodus from Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The most important numbers about Illinois’ population loss may be from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS knows exactly how many taxpayers are filing returns and how much income they have, by state.

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Central Illinois Emergency Expo offers new sensory sensitivity hour for attendees

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The public is invited to join local first responder agencies at the Central Illinois Emergency Expo on Thursday, July 25, at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 4-7 p.m. Numerous local emergency response agencies and offices will display their vehicles and equipment in the parking lot between Dick’s Sporting Goods and IL Route 91 during the touch-a-truck event. Families are invited to explore vehicles, talk with professional first responders, and try on gear during this free community event.

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Hamilton Boulevard to close for Dream Center Peoria event

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

Hamilton Boulevard will be closed on Saturday, July 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. between N.E. Glendale Avenue and N.E. Perry Avenue. The closure is necessary for the Dream Center Peoria’s Backpack Peoria event.

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District reports Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 suspended or expelled students 25 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

There were 25 students suspended in Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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College students in Fulton County received $260,000 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Fulton County's only university paid $260,000 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Illinois: Fulton County's basketball teams budget decreases in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Fulton County's basketball collegiate teams received $155,991 in funding for the 2023 season.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending July 20?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Woodford County County Education: 5,540 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 90.8% of students enrolled in Woodford County County school districts identified as white.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mason County taxpayers give $14,877 in County Sales Tax in April

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

In April, Mason County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan reform introduced targeting improvements within U.S Child Welfare System

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and reform child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) reauthorizes Title IV-B for the first time since 2021 and delivers the first significant reforms since 2008. With approximately 369,000 children currently in foster care, this legislation offers vital assistance to help...

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Recognizing National Independent Retailer Month

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

This National Independent Retailer Month, show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer. As a cornerstone in the economy, independent retailers contribute significantly to their communities through employment, outreach, and giving back to organizations in their area.

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Students at Rankin Community School District 98 suspended or expelled five times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

There were five students suspended in Rankin Community School District 98 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Tazewell County County Education: 16,234 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 88.5% of students enrolled in Tazewell County County school districts identified as white.

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Tazewell County awards $472,551 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Tazewell County's only university paid $472,551 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mason County in week ending July 20?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois: Tazewell County's basketball teams budget increases 6.5% in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Tazewell County's institution spent $319,334 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 6.5% increase over the previous year.