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Q3 Recap: 1 parolee from Peoria County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Peoria County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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2022-23 school year sees 393 students enrolled at Fulton County Community Unit School District 3

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Enrollment at Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Peoria County collects $944,218 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

In October 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Woodford County in week ending Jan. 4

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Jan. 4?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Tazewell County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Woodford County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 4

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Snowfall impacts city roads; residents urged to drive with caution

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Light snow is currently affecting much of the city, according to a 4:30 am update from the Department of Public Works.

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Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Woodford County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Woodford County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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35.5% of Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 35.5% of the students in Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Dec. 29: No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending Dec. 29 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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GlenOaks launches detox program for drug and alcohol abuse

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks has initiated a medically assisted detox program to support individuals struggling with drug or alcohol abuse.

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Traeton Mcvey joins Rep. Travis Weaver's office as an intern

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Traeton Mcvey has joined the office of Representative Travis Weaver as an intern.

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U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus reacts to election of President Joseph Aoun

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Today, the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman Darin LaHood, Congressman Darrell Issa, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, released a statement regarding Lebanon's recent presidential election.

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Man charged in armed robbery during Facebook Marketplace transaction

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

January 10, 2025, Peoria, IL – Tobias W. Taylor, 24, has been charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly stealing four pairs of shoes at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 10, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13.

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Prairie State sales taxes: East Peoria residents paid 24th-largest sum in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 9, 2025

East Peoria residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Woodford County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Jan 9, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Woodford County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County in week ending Dec. 29

By Peoria Standard | Jan 9, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County in the week ending Dec. 29, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Peoria County taxpayers give $7,324 in County Automobile Renting Tax in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 9, 2025

In October 2024, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.