Peoria Standard

There were 82 students suspended in Washington Community High School District 308 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

5 gas stations in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 20

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at five gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many white students were enrolled in Fulton County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 92.4% of students enrolled in Fulton County County school districts identified as white.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending July 20

The only price of E85 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.

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

Cities within Marshall County recorded two lawyers in good standing to practice law as of June.

10.1% of teachers are leaving their jobs at Woodford County

With an average salary of $57,000, 89.9% of teachers remain on their positions in Woodford County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

Woodford County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Woodford County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20

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

Bipartisan child welfare reform passes House Ways & Means committee

Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) unanimously out of the Committee. LaHood introduced the legislation with Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07).

Peoria announces public meeting for Nebraska Avenue reconstruction project

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Nebraska Avenue – Sterling Avenue to I-74 Reconstruction Project.

Backpack giveaway for students set for August 3 in Pekin

The HOPE Chest in Pekin will hold a Back to School Backpack Distribution event on Saturday, August 3, at its Pantry location, 1416 N. 8th Street, Pekin. They will distribute 600 backpacks, each filled with grade-appropriate supplies, to area children.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Tazewell County in week ending July 20

The only price of diesel 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.

Students suspended or expelled 64 times in a single school year in Stark County Community Unit School District 100

There were 64 students suspended in Stark County Community Unit School District 100 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending July 20?

The only price of diesel 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.

Sidewalk removal work begins at Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street

Sidewalk removal work has commenced at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street. The sidewalks near 201 NE Adams Street are currently closed to pedestrian access.

Congressman LaHood criticizes Illinois delegation's boycott of Netanyahu's congressional address

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released a statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a Joint Session of Congress and the decision by members of the Illinois delegation to boycott the event.

How much did Woodford County spend on basketball teams in 2023?