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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Woodford County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$904,132 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

In 2022, Woodford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NW Village of Morton: Precinct Morton 07

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 589 voters in Central NW Village of Morton: Precinct Morton 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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South Pekin School District 137: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 13.2% of South Pekin School District 137 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 59.8% of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central E City of Washington: Precinct Washington 01

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 585 voters in Central E City of Washington: Precinct Washington 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 16

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Princeville Community Unit School District 326 administrators rank 201st in state for average pay in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

Administrators in Princeville Community Unit School District 326 earn an average of $121,325 per year, ranking 201st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central Township of Delavan: Precinct Delavan 01 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 807 voters in Central Township of Delavan: Precinct Delavan 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Celebrating National SBDC Day: Small Business Development Centers Making a Difference

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

Today, on March 20, 2024, the nation celebrates National SBDC Day, acknowledging the significant impact of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the country. As stated by an official source, "Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country."SBDCs play a crucial role in the business community by providing essential resources and tools to aspiring entrepreneurs and supporting existing businesses in their growth endeavors. In the words of the same source, "SBDC’s provide resources and tools for...

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Update: Ethics Reform, Taxes, Firearms

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie and former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn have proposed a constitutional amendment in Illinois to tackle corruption. Spain stated, “The state legislature has failed to deliver needed ethics reform to clamp down on this behavior.” Quinn added, “The legislature has shown it’s not able to adequately reform its ethical requirements on its own.” Their proposal, House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 19, aims to allow citizens to establish and enforce stronger ethical standards on elected officials.In a separate press conference,...

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Rep. Weaver Honors Lydia Moss Bradley

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

Rep. Weaver recently took the opportunity during Women’s History Month to pay tribute to the legacy of Lydia Moss Bradley. In a statement made on the House Floor, Rep. Weaver expressed her admiration, saying, "Last week on the House Floor, as part of Women’s History Month, I rose to honor the achievements of Lydia Moss Bradley."Lydia Moss Bradley, a pioneering figure, founded the Bradley Polytechnic Institute in 1896. The institute was groundbreaking for its time as it aimed to provide education to both men and women in a combined setting, offering a blend of practical...

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City of Pekin Economic Development Advisory Committee met March 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 20, 2024

City of Pekin Economic Development Advisory Committee met 12 p.m. Monday, March 11.

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OWTW Project Progresses with Sidewalk Removal and Lane Restrictions in Adams Street Intersection Work

By Peoria Standard | Mar 20, 2024

Sidewalk removal and preparation work for new curb and gutter are underway at the intersections of SW Adams Street and Harrison Street, and SW Adams Street and Liberty Street as part of the ongoing Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way (OWTW) Conversion Project.According to project updates, the sidewalks near 400 SW Adams and Harrison Street, and 300 SW Adams Street and Liberty Street are currently closed. Pedestrians are advised to exercise caution in these areas and use the next available intersection to cross the street.In addition to the sidewalk...

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13.3% of Astoria Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Mar 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 13.3% of Astoria Community Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending Mar. 16

By Peoria Standard | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 60.7% of Rankin Community School District 98 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Peoria Standard | Mar 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 60.7% of Rankin Community School District 98 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

By Peoria Standard | Mar 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Stark County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fulton County in week ending Mar. 16

By Peoria Standard | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.