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News from February 2025

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21 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released in March

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

There are 21 inmates sentenced in Peoria County set to be released from jail in March.

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Did Creve Coeur School District 76 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 14.1% of the students in Creve Coeur School District 76 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Stark County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

Stark County residents paid $82,844 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 22

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023-24 school year sees 1,424 students enrolled at Washington Community High School District 308

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

Enrollment at Washington Community High School District 308 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending Feb. 22

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prescribed prairie burns set for Orange Prairie Detention Basins

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

Prescribed prairie burns are scheduled to take place near the Orange Prairie Detention Basins, starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 3, weather permitting.

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Illinois lawmaker proposes bills to ease financial burden on families and businesses

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain of Peoria has introduced legislation aimed at providing financial relief to residents and businesses in Illinois.

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Rep. Weaver criticizes healthcare spending for undocumented immigrants in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

A recent report from the Auditor General’s Office has highlighted issues concerning the allocation of taxpayer dollars in Illinois.

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Intersection closure planned for sewer project starting March 3

By Peoria Standard | Feb 28, 2025

The intersection of W Martin Street and S Warren Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, March 3.

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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Jan. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met Feb. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

City of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 26

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Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Jan. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Monday, Jan. 27

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Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

Peoria County Board - Executive Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Peoria County Board - County Operations Committee met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

Peoria County Board - County Operations Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Peoria County Board - County Health Committee met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

Peoria County Board - County Health Committee met Monday, Feb. 25

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City of West Peoria City Council met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

City of West Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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City of Lewistown City Council met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 25