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Peoria extends deadline for interim treasurer applications

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2024

Applications are still being accepted for the Peoria City Treasurer vacancy, left open by the pending resignation of Stephen Morris due to “personal and professional commitments.” The resident filling the interim position will remain in office for the remainder of the term. The general election for City Treasurer will be held on April 1, 2025.

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Former Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to two years for corruption

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2024

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced today to two years in prison and a $2 million fine after being convicted last December of 13 counts of extortion, bribery, and racketeering charges. Federal prosecutors had sought a 10-year sentence for Burke, who is 80 years old.

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Public Employees for Community Concerns announce 2025 MLK Celebration with Naomi Tutu

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2024

Public Employees for Community Concerns have announced the 2025 MLK Celebration, scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will feature guest speaker Naomi Tutu.

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Cities located in Tazewell County saw FDA inspections of 2 companies in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Tazewell County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending June 22

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, 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 Marshall County in week ending June 22?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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District reports District 50 Schools suspended or expelled students 54 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

There were 54 students suspended in District 50 Schools in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending June 22

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Teen found with multiple firearms charged; detained until trial

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

June 24, 2024, Peoria, IL – Last week, Korion Hopkins, 18, was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm after police recovered multiple firearms from his home in the 2600 block of West Laura Avenue. Today, a detention hearing was held, and the State’s Petition to Detain was granted, meaning he will remain in custody until trial.

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Peoria County's only university spent no money on their football teams in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2024

Peoria County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending June 22?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending June 22?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending June 22?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending June 22?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students at Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 suspended or expelled 22 times in a single school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

There were 22 students suspended in Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Woodford County residents paid 20th-largest sum in March

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $679,158 in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per county in March.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Woodford County in week ending June 22

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Stark County as of May?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

Cities within Stark County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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Peoria issues combined sewer overflow alert for Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | Jun 23, 2024

Rainfall in the City of Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River. This overflow has occurred from one or more locations indicated on the provided map.