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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Peoria Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending May 18

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

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

Tazewell County residents pay $91,364 in County Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

In February, Tazewell County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Woodford County residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $638,141 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in February.

School administrators earns 94.9% more on average than teachers in Norwood Elementary School District 63 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Norwood Elementary School District 63 was $82,612 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $42,394, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

School administrators earns 62.1% more on average than teachers in South Pekin School District 137 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in South Pekin School District 137 was $72,839 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,943, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

School administrators earns 57.3% more on average than teachers in Pekin Consolidated School District 303 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Pekin Consolidated School District 303 was $84,970 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,027, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

School administrators earns 50.4% more on average than teachers in Bartonville School District 66 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Bartonville School District 66 was $79,000 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $52,540, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

School administrators earns 81.6% more on average than teachers in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 was $81,313 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,783, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

4.2% of Marshall County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Marshall County hit 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

City of Peoria Civic Center Authority met May 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 30, 2024

City of Peoria Civic Center Authority met 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23.

Rep. Weaver criticizes state budget for ignoring maintenance backlogs

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

This year’s state budget, passed by Democrats early Wednesday morning, includes billions of dollars allocated to new programs. However, it leaves billions in maintenance backlogs unaddressed.

City of Peoria to host in-person one stop shop event for community members

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

PEORIA, IL (May 30, 2024) — The City of Peoria, in collaboration with the Minority Business Development Center, will host a One Stop Shop event on Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 PM at 2139 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61605.

Peoria Fire Department installs SmartBurners at Sterling Towers

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) — Sterling Towers will soon be equipped with 180 SmartBurner systems, as announced by the Peoria Fire Department and Peoria Housing Authority at a media event on Thursday.

Jason Bollman, former Dunlap High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

Charlie Hodges, former Delavan High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Evansville Purple Aces.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Creve Coeur School District 76 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Creve Coeur School District 76 was $85,430 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,359, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Democrats pass record-setting $53.1B state budget

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2024

On Wednesday morning, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly voted to implement a $53.1 billion spending plan, marking the largest budget in state history without Republican support. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $2.6 billion more than last year’s and includes pay raises for politicians and $1 billion allocated for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats approved $1 billion in tax hikes to fund the record-breaking spending.

Traffic signal work planned for Jefferson Avenue; Liberty Street reopening June 3

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2024

Traffic signals at the intersection of SW Jefferson Avenue and N William Kumpf Boulevard will be set to all-flash mode for traffic signal work starting at 7 am on Friday, May 31. The work is expected to be completed by mid-morning the same day.

Rep. Weaver criticizes FY 2025 Illinois budget for increased spending

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) issued a statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget.

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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending May 18

Tazewell County residents pay $91,364 in County Sales Tax in February

Woodford County residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

School administrators earns 94.9% more on average than teachers in Norwood Elementary School District 63 in 2021-22 school year

School administrators earns 62.1% more on average than teachers in South Pekin School District 137 in 2021-22 school year

School administrators earns 57.3% more on average than teachers in Pekin Consolidated School District 303 in 2021-22 school year

School administrators earns 50.4% more on average than teachers in Bartonville School District 66 in 2021-22 school year

School administrators earns 81.6% more on average than teachers in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 in 2021-22 school year

4.2% of Marshall County residents considered unemployed in 2021

City of Peoria Civic Center Authority met May 23

Rep. Weaver criticizes state budget for ignoring maintenance backlogs

City of Peoria to host in-person one stop shop event for community members

Peoria Fire Department installs SmartBurners at Sterling Towers

Jason Bollman, former Dunlap High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Charlie Hodges, former Delavan High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Creve Coeur School District 76 in 2021-22 school year?

Illinois Democrats pass record-setting $53.1B state budget

Traffic signal work planned for Jefferson Avenue; Liberty Street reopening June 3

Rep. Weaver criticizes FY 2025 Illinois budget for increased spending

Wyoming DMV closes due to safety concerns over criminal activity

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