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Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 administrators rank 432nd highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

Administrators in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 earn an average of $107,061 per year, ranking 432nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, 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 Stark County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Tazewell County in week ending Sept. 21

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Peoria County in August compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Peoria County in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 25, 2024

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Operation Lifesaver shares rail safety tips for Rail Safety Week

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

As Rail Safety Week approaches, Operation Lifesaver has shared essential tips to ensure public safety around railroad tracks. The organization emphasizes the importance of awareness and caution in these areas.

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LaHood leads call for briefing on Temu's national security risks

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Subcommittee on NSA & Cyber and member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has led his Republican colleagues in requesting a briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The request centers on concerns about national security and personal data linked to Temu, a CCP-associated entity, and its parent company, Pinduoduo (PDD).

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Sidewalk removal begins at multiple intersections along SW Adams Street

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

Sidewalk removal work has started on the north side of the intersection of Harrison Street and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 400 SW Adams Street are closed to pedestrian access.

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Natural Fiber Welding of Peoria named finalist for 2024 Earthshot Prize

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

Peoria-based company Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has been named a finalist for the 2024 Earthshot Prize. The Earthshot Prize, initiated by Prince William, aims to identify and scale innovative solutions to significant environmental challenges over the next decade.

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Senator Stoller announces traveling office hours across the district in October

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

State Senator Win Stoller has announced that his staff will be available throughout the 37th District during October for Traveling Office Hours.

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Senator Neil Anderson: 'the Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute nearly $525,000 over the next three years'

By Peoria Standard | Sep 25, 2024

Sen. Neil Anderson announced the distribution of $525,000 for specialty crop growers in a Sept. 22 Facebook post, stating, "The IDOA partnered with an external review committee to select the funding recipients."

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1 gas station in cities throughout Woodford County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stark County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Limestone Community High School District 310 administrators rank 429th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Administrators in Limestone Community High School District 310 earn an average of $107,173 per year, ranking 429th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Tazewell County had 33 lawyers in good standing in August

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Cities within Tazewell County recorded 33 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 24, 2024

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

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Peoria issues alert following combined sewer overflow into Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Rainfall in the City of Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River within the last 24 hours. This event has occurred from one or more locations indicated on a map provided by city officials.

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IDOT seeks applicants for winter snow removal in multiple counties

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 3 is accepting applications for seasonal positions to assist with snow and ice removal in several counties, including Bureau, La Salle, DeKalb, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee. Interested candidates must apply online at https://illinois.jobs2web.com by Monday, Sept. 30. The easiest way to find the job posting on the site is by typing the preferred county into the search bar.

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Peoria to remove illegal private signs from public right-of-way

By Peoria Standard | Sep 24, 2024

The City of Peoria has issued a reminder to residents regarding the prohibition of private signs in public right-of-way areas. This includes political, yard sale, and temporary business signs. Any such signs placed illegally should be removed promptly.