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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Fulton County in week ending Nov. 9

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Woodford County districts in 2022-23 school year?

Woodford County districts had 268 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Recap: 7 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were seven offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Tazewell County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Woodford County responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

Woodford County residents paid $755,252 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in August.

Holiday package shipping deadlines announced by USPS

With the holiday season approaching, many people are preparing to send gifts to loved ones both domestically and internationally.

Rep. Weaver invites students to experience legislative process as 'Page for a Day

Rep. Weaver recently welcomed Will Nelson from St. Jude Catholic School in Peoria to Springfield as his "Page for a Day.

There were 775 multiracial students enrolled in Tazewell County districts in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 4.2% of students enrolled in Tazewell County school districts identified as multiracial.

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 15

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Oct. 15

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 15

City of Chillicothe City Council met Oct. 14

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Oct. 14

City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 14

City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Oct. 14

City of East Peoria City Council met Oct. 15

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 15

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Oct. 14

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Oct. 14

Peoria County Board met Oct. 10

Peoria County Board met Thursday, Oct. 10

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 13

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Nov. 13

City of Pekin City Council met Oct. 14

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, Oct. 14

Peoria County Education: 24 Pacific Islander students enrolled in school districts in 2022-23 school year

Peoria County districts had 24 Pacific Islander students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Woodford County residents pay $280,371 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

In August, Woodford County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Marshall County?