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News from May 2024

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Senator criticizes state treasurer for politicized investing practices

By Peoria Standard | May 23, 2024

State Senator Win Stoller has introduced new legislation criticizing the Illinois Office of State Treasurer for incorporating political considerations into the management of the state’s investments. The office oversees nearly $60 billion in investments.

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Man sentenced to 90 years for Fourth of July murder

By Peoria Standard | May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024, Peoria, IL – Eric R. Jackson, 21, was sentenced to 90 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted of First Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Battery for a 2021 Fourth of July shooting that killed Michael Johnson II, 21, and left two others with gunshot wounds. During the January jury trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Jackson fired at least 15 shots at the victims. Johnson was fatally shot in the back of the head while he sat in the passenger seat of a car parked outside his home. The driver of that car sustained a...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending May 18?

By Peoria Standard | May 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stark County Education: 792 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

In Stark County districts, 792 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Fulton County taxpayers give $217,246 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

In February, Fulton County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Stark County in week ending May 18?

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Stark County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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School administrators earns 45.9% more on average than teachers in Pleasant Hill School District 69 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Pleasant Hill School District 69 was $85,524 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $58,623, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Stark County Jail: We have housed no illegal aliens since July 1, 2021

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

Stark County Jail officials have not housed an illegal alien in the jail in the time period since July 1, 2021.

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Jefferson Avenue turn lane onto Kumpf Boulevard to reopen Friday

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

The right turn lane on SW Jefferson Avenue onto N William Kumpf Boulevard will reopen by the end of the day on Friday, May 24. Southwest-bound Jefferson Avenue traffic should continue utilizing N MacArthur Highway as the detour route until the turn lane reopens.

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Illinois House honors fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day

By Peoria Standard | May 22, 2024

Today, the Illinois House of Representatives held their Memorial Day ceremony to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to the nation. This annual ceremony serves as a solemn reminder that freedom is not free.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending May 18?

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Peoria County Education: 13,404 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

In Peoria County districts, 13,404 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 45.2% more than teachers in Tremont Community Unit School District 702

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Tremont Community Unit School District 702 was $86,166 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $59,346, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Mason County had 4 lawyers in good standing in April

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

There were four lawyers in good standing in cities within Mason County as of April.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending May 18?

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Reps call for state funds to preserve local historic sites

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

State Representatives Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) have called for state funding to better maintain historic sites in northwestern Illinois. The Carl Sandburg Birthplace historic site is located in Swanson’s 71st District, while the Bishop Hill Historic Site, currently represented by Weaver in the 93rd District, was previously part of Swanson's district before redistricting.

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Peoria County announces facility closures for Memorial Day

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

Peoria County, Illinois, has announced that several of its facilities will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024. The list of closures includes the Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Animal Protection Services (PCAPS), Highway Department offices, and Peoria City/County Health Department offices. These departments are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, May 28.

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Rep. Weaver’s Senate Bill 2907 passes House

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

Rep. Weaver's Senate Bill 2907 has successfully passed the House on May 21, 2024. The bill garnered support with a vote of 70 out of 118.

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Man pleads guilty in West Peoria bar shooting

By Peoria Standard | May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024, Peoria, IL – Anthony T. Gates, 43, pleaded guilty today to aggravated battery for a shooting last September at Mike’s Tavern in West Peoria that injured an employee. According to the plea agreement, Gates will serve ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and must serve 85% of that sentence pursuant to statute.