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Darin LaHood highlights job creation and national security concerns in recent posts

By Peoria Standard | Jan 23, 2025

Darin LaHood has shared key updates via social media regarding job creation in Illinois by Stellantis and national security measures involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

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Man pleads guilty to stealing car with child inside

By Peoria Standard | Jan 23, 2025

Victor Farris, aged 46, has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking and kidnapping after stealing a vehicle with a young child inside last summer.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 29.4% of the students in Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending Jan. 18?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending Jan. 18?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mason County collects $98,976 in County School Facility Tax in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

In October 2024, Mason County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Graduation rates from Midland Community Unit School District 7 fall in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The graduation rate in Midland Community Unit School District 7 fell to 81.1% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mason County in week ending Jan. 18

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sharon Chung introduces HB1538 in House on Jan. 21—here’s what you need to know

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1538 on Jan. 21, with Sharon Chung as the lead sponsor.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Woodford County in December 2024 compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Woodford County in December 2024 compared to the previous month.

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180 students enrolled at Pleasant Hill School District 69 in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

Enrollment at Pleasant Hill School District 69 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending Jan. 18?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of East Peoria City Council met Jan. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 22, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

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City of Batavia City Council met Jan. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 22, 2025

City of Batavia City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21

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Experts warn against phone use in bathrooms due to health risks

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

Health professionals are raising concerns about the health risks associated with prolonged toilet sitting while using cell phones.

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Rep. Weaver emphasizes commitment on Sanctity of Human Life Day

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

On January 22, 2025, Sanctity of Human Life Day was observed with a focus on the value of human life and the commitment to defending the unborn.

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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Peoria apartment complex

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

Today, Derreck S. Hall, aged 45, has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Latrista L. Warfield, aged 37.

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Darin LaHood introduces new legislation for children's welfare

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood shares updates on recent national events and legislative initiatives via social media posts dated January 21-22, 2025.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 22, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mason County in week ending Jan. 11?

By Peoria Standard | Jan 21, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.