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LaHood comments on President Trump's first 100 days of second term

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

Today, Congressman Darin LaHood from Illinois released a statement acknowledging the accomplishments of President Trump during the first 100 days of his second term in office.

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Tazewell County: Residents received $365.01 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Tazewell County, providing an average of $2,810 per capita to residents.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

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Dunlap CUSD #323 official and IHSA Treasurer Adreon silent on transgender athlete policy

By Peoria Standard reports | Apr 29, 2025

As the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) faces mounting national pressure for refusing to enforce President Donald Trump’s executive order barring biological males from female sports, one of its most politically vocal board members — Treasurer Dr. Scott Adreon — has joined his colleagues in declining to comment publicly.

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Mason County residents pay $24,060 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

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

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56.1% of Monroe School District 70 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.1% of the students in Monroe School District 70 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Stark County collects $39,686 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

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

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Fulton County in March?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

There were 12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Fulton County as of March.

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Stark County taxpayers give $6,694 in County Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

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

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Peoria County residents pay $167,637 in County Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

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

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Fulton County responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

Fulton County residents paid $520,226 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in January.

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How many companies in cities in Fulton County received FDA inspections in 2024?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Fulton County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Kewanee High School students achieve success in music and FFA competitions

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

Kewanee High School has been recognized for its achievements in music and agriculture education.

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Water Street closures planned for May 3 due to cancer run event

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

Closures and parking restrictions will be implemented along S.W. Water Street from Harrison Street to Main Street on Saturday, May 3, due to the OSF Nun Run for Cancer event, organized by OSF Foundations.

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Monroe Street lane closure for four-week sidewalk repair begins today

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The southwest drive lane of SW Monroe Street, located at Fulton Street, will be closed starting today, Monday, April 28.

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Midwest Central High School standouts Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, April 27

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The game took place at Lewis Softball Field.

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Sunday, April 27: Brimfield High School standout Haley Wallace’s college team wins to George Mason Patriots

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The Loyola Ramblers won 8-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the George Mason Patriots on Sunday, April 27.

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Limestone Comm High School standouts Ashton Horchem and Travis Lutz’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, April 27

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The game took place at Les Miller Field at Curtis Granderson Stadium.

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Midwest Central High School standouts Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, April 27

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 5-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lewis Flyers on Sunday, April 27.

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Sunday, April 27: Illini Bluffs High School standout Kristen Graham’s college team wins to UIS Prairie Stars

By Peoria Standard | Apr 28, 2025

The Lewis Flyers won 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the UIS Prairie Stars on Sunday, April 27.