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News from September 2024

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Stark County as of Q2?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 27, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Stark County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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City of Lewistown City Council met Aug. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2024

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 27

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City of Chillicothe City Council met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2024

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of El Paso City Council met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2024

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2024

City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Thursday, Sept. 26

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Rep. Weaver and Sen. Anderson host town hall in Pekin

By Peoria Standard | Sep 27, 2024

Rep. Weaver and Sen. Anderson hosted a town hall in Pekin on September 27, 2024. The event took place at Coffee Connection, where various topics were discussed, including clean energy, the SAFE-T Act, and Illinois’ fiscal and economic outlook.

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Intersection of Sand Street and Adrian G. Hinton Avenue to close on September 30

By Peoria Standard | Sep 27, 2024

The intersection of N Sand Street and W Adrian G. Hinton Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. This closure is part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 3 Control Project and is expected to continue through November, depending on weather conditions.

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2023: Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 administrators rank 412th lowest in state for average salary

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

Administrators in Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 earn an average of $105,993 per year, ranking 412th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Woodford County in August?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

There were seven lawyers in good standing in cities within Woodford County as of August.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Fulton County in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 4.9% in Fulton County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Marshall County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Marshall County in the second quarter of 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton 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 diesel in cities in Tazewell County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2024

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of Pekin City Council met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2024

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

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Senator Anderson and Representative Weaver host town hall event tonight in Pekin

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Weaver will host a town hall event tonight in Pekin. The meeting is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. at Coffee Connection, located at 404 Court Street.

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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, made by us at DeKalb Times, sought comprehensive details about the county's vendor payments for the year.

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FOIA Request Sent to Peoria County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, we at the Peoria Standard submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Peoria County. The request sought records of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. Specifically, we requested information regarding the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.

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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024.

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Illinois sees rising crime one year after abolishing cash bail

By Peoria Standard | Sep 26, 2024

One year after Illinois abolished cash bail, the impact on public safety is evident. The Pretrial Fairness Act, effective since September 18, 2023, has raised concerns among citizens and law enforcement about its effectiveness in protecting communities. Critics argue that the act undermines court authority and public safety by making it difficult to detain potentially dangerous individuals awaiting trial.