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News from February 2025

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Canton Union School District 66 welcomes 2,055 students in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

Enrollment at Canton Union School District 66 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in week ending Feb. 9

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending Feb. 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Bipartisan bill aims to protect vulnerable children with new welfare measures

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

Congressmen Darin LaHood and Danny Davis have emphasized the significance of the newly passed Supporting America’s Families and Children Act in an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune.

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Demolition of Peoria's Fire Station 16 begins February 26

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

Contractors in Peoria are set to commence the demolition of Fire Station 16 on February 26.

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Representative Spain urges support for former Governor Jim Edgar

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain addressed the House Floor today, expressing his support for former Governor Jim Edgar, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Illinois House Republicans launch petition against HB2827

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have launched a petition against HB2827, aiming to protect homeschool freedom.

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Lane closures on Moss Avenue start Feb. 27 for tree removal

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

Daytime lane closures will commence on West Moss Avenue starting February 27.

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Monday, Feb. 24: Illini Bluffs High School standout Cam Scott’s college team wins to Concord Mountain Lions

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Donges Field at Tomassi Stadium.

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Ben Kelly, former Peoria Notre Dame High School standout, played on Monday, Feb. 24 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Robert E. Smith Field.

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Katy Ramage, former Metamora High School standout, played on Monday, Feb. 24 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The Northern Illinois Huskies won 3-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Lindenwood Lions on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Monday, Feb. 24: Illinois Valley Central High School standout Katie Petran’s college team wins to Murray State Racers

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Racer Softball Field.

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On Monday, Feb. 24, former Eureka High School standout Carson Gates’ college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The Greenville Panthers lost 10-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans on Monday, Feb. 24.

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On Monday, Feb. 24, former Eureka High School standout Carson Gates’ college team won in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Robert E. Smith Field.

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Monday, Feb. 24: Canton High School standout Stephen Eskridge’s college team loses to Northwood Timberwolves

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 12-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Northwood Timberwolves on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Monday, Feb. 24: Tremont High School standout Drew Gullette’s college team loses to Illinois Wesleyan Titans

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Robert E. Smith Field.

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Chase Mason, former Washington Community High School standout, played on Monday, Feb. 24 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Grand Park Sports Campus.

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Tremont High School standout David Smith’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Monday, Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The Ashland Eagles won 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Concord Mountain Lions on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Monday, Feb. 24: Illini Bluffs High School standout Cam Scott’s college team loses to Concord Mountain Lions

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The Ashland Eagles lost 6-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Concord Mountain Lions on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts, former Midwest Central High School standouts, played on Monday, Feb. 24 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The game took place at Grand Park Sports Campus.

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Midwest Central High School standouts Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Monday, Feb. 24

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 14-9 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Findlay Oilers on Monday, Feb. 24.