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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 91.9% of Stark County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 91.9% of students enrolled in Stark County County school districts identified as white.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Woodford County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford 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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City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met July 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2024

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met 5 p.m. Monday, July 22.

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Honoring Korean War veterans on Armistice Day

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

On this day in 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, officially ending the Korean War. Today, many take a moment to remember and honor those who served during this conflict while also reflecting on the importance of peace worldwide.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of E85 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.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

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

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Students at Washington School District 52 suspended or expelled 17 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 27, 2024

There were 17 students suspended in Washington School District 52 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 regular gas in cities in Mason County in week ending July 20?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of regular 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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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford 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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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 91.8% of Marshall County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

In Marshall County County schools, 1,584 white students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Mason County County Education: 1,985 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

In Mason County County schools, 1,985 white students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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11.4% of teachers are leaving their jobs at Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

With an average salary of $62,000, 88.6% of teachers remain on their positions in Peoria County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

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

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Peoria County: $4,650,529 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

Peoria County's only university paid $4,650,529 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

Peoria County's basketball collegiate teams received $5,626,405 in funding for the 2023 season.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of E85 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 20

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of E15 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.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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Blaine Street to close for four months due to sewer project

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 29, S Blaine Street will be closed to through traffic between W Widenham Street and W Kettelle Street. The closure is necessary for Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project Year 3 work and is expected to last four months, weather permitting.

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Illinois’ economic performance criticized in new CGFA report

By Peoria Standard | Jul 26, 2024

A recent report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) highlights Illinois' poor economic performance compared to other states. Representative Weaver expressed concern over the state's economic trajectory, attributing it to ineffective public policies.