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News from February 2025

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Sharon Chung introduces HB3992 in House on Feb. 25—here’s what you need to know

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB3992 on Feb. 25, with Sharon Chung as the lead sponsor.

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District 50 Schools: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 14.2% of the students in District 50 Schools passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 22

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of diesel 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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State Rep. Hauter: Pritzker's 'comparison of the President and the Republican Party to Nazism was beyond the pale'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

State Rep. William Hauter (R-Morton) said "Gov. J.B. Pritkzer's (D) use of the term "Nazis" to describe supporters of President Donald Trump (R) was 'beyond the pale.'"

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Pekin Consolidated School District 303 welcomes 1,701 students in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

Enrollment at Pekin Consolidated School District 303 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Tazewell County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 9

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Survey urged for lead line identification in Waukegan

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, which became effective in January 2022, mandates that communities create and execute plans to locate and remove lead water service lines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Illinois Valley Central High School standout Marley Williamson’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Tuesday, Feb. 25

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at Gahnstrom Field.

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Ethan Condit and Griffin Self, former Henry Senachwine High School standouts, played on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The North Park Vikings lost 12-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the UIC Flames on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former Harrison School standout Jason Walk’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at L. Dale Mitchell Park.

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Tuesday, Feb. 25: Washington Community High School standout Braden Vanderheydt’s college team loses to Central Missouri Mules

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The Maryville Saints lost 7-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Central Missouri Mules on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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Brady Owens, former Harrison School standout, played on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at J. I. Clements Stadium.

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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.

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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.