February, 2025 Stories | Peoria Standard

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of regular 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.

Nebraska Ave reduced to one lane for reconstruction project

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Beginning on March 3, West Nebraska Avenue will undergo significant traffic changes due to the Nebraska Avenue Reconstruction Project.

LaHood urges U.S. to reclaim leadership role in global digital trade

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood recently addressed the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in digital trade.

Sidewalk removal at Adams and Kumpf intersection starts March 3

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Sidewalk removal work is set to commence at the intersection of SW Adams Street and N William Kumpf Boulevard on March 3, weather permitting.

Sheridan Road faces lane closures for traffic signal work starting Feb. 27

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Intermittent lane closures are set to begin on N Sheridan Road starting at 8:30 am on Thursday, February 27.

Bill introduced to improve access to diabetic shoes through expanded provider authorization

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood, representing Illinois' 16th district, has introduced the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act in collaboration with Congresswoman Nanette Barragán of California's 44th district.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Peoria County in week ending Feb. 15

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Pekin Public School District 108 in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 25, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 14.3% of the students in Pekin Public School District 108 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.