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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Tazewell County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Tazewell County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Woodford County residents pay $295,646 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Mason County collects $87,094 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Stark County residents pay $9,763 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Did Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.5% of the students in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Let’s keep the ballot in the hands of citizens'

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has called on U.S. Senators to pass the SAVE Act, emphasizing its importance for election integrity and reflecting the will of Americans who support proof of citizenship for voting.

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Q1: Cities within Woodford County recorded 15 lawyers in good standing

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

Cities within Woodford County recorded 15 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Woodford County collects approximately $1.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Woodford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Woodford County collects $118,801 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

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

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City of Chillicothe City Council met April 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 29, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, April 28

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1 company in a city within Peoria County received one inspection in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

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

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City of East Peoria City Council met April 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, April 1

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City of East Peoria City Council met April 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Thursday, April 1

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City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met March 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Saturday, March 29

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City of Pekin City Council met March 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of Pekin City Council met Friday, March 28

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City of Pekin City Council met April 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, April 28

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City of Marquette Heights City Council met April 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, April 28

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Juveniles transferred to adult court for RICO charges linked to gang activity

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

Today, the Peoria County Grand Jury indicted two juveniles, Chavez L. Allen and Marshawn L. Smith, following their transfer to adult court under the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) statute.

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Corvette hijacking: Man charged after alleged test drive robbery incident

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

On April 29, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, charges were filed against Tyshawn D. Britton, aged 24, for Vehicular Hijacking following an incident during a test drive over the weekend.

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Darin LaHood discusses border policies and support for rural legislation in recent tweets

By Peoria Standard | Apr 29, 2025

Darin LaHood, current U.S. Congress representative from Illinois’ 16th district, addressed border security and rural broadband legislation in recent tweets dated April 28 and 29, 2025.