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Saturday, October 25, 2025

News from 2025

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Weekly recap of Peoria County home sales during week ending Oct. 18

By D. C. Mitchell | Oct 25, 2025

There were 57 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Oct. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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60 sports coaches at institutions in Rock Island County earn on average $38,137 in 2024

By D. K. Emery | Oct 25, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Rock Island County during 2024 was $41,793 at Augustana College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Marshall County schools

By S. J. Gay | Oct 25, 2025

In Marshall County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Hopedale Medical Complex offers free lunch to veterans on November 11

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 24, 2025

Hopedale Medical Complex in Hopedale, Illinois, will offer a complimentary lunch to veterans on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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Water main break closes Airport Road; repairs expected through October 27

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois American Water has reported a water main break on Airport Road, about a quarter mile south of Dietrich Lane.

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Memorial Health appoints Ben Wooten as vice president for emergency management and safety

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 24, 2025

Memorial Health has appointed Ben Wooten as its new vice president for Emergency Management and Safety.

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Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announces annual holiday luncheon for December 1

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 24, 2025

The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is organizing its 29th annual ‘Tis the Season Luncheon on Monday, December 1, 2025.

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Jacksonville Memorial Hospital to celebrate 150th anniversary with community event

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 24, 2025

A commemorative event will take place to mark the 150th anniversary of Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

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Illinois lawmaker criticizes lowering of student achievement standards

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver has expressed concern over the direction of educational standards in the state.

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Stark County collects $11,428 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 24, 2025

In August, Stark County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Woodford County schools?

By S. J. Gay | Oct 24, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Woodford County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Salaries for coaches at institution in Fulton County around $12,196 on average during 2024

By D. K. Emery | Oct 24, 2025

The average coaching salary at Spoon River College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Fulton County, was $12,196, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met October 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met 8:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23

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Peoria County Clerk launches mobile program for vital records access

By P. E. Pham | Oct 24, 2025

The Peoria County Clerk’s Office is launching a new initiative called Clerking on the Move, which will bring mobile office hours to various locations throughout the county.

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Which Peoria Metro area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Oct. 27?

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 24, 2025

These former Peoria Metro area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

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City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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Village of Swansea Village Committees met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Oct. 20.

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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City of Chillicothe Economic Development / Finance Committee met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Chillicothe Economic Development / Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.