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News from March 2025

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Delavan Community Unit School District 703 welcomes 402 students in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

Enrollment at Delavan Community Unit School District 703 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending March 16: 1 new registered sex offender living in Marshall County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Marshall County as of the week ending March 16.

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Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans on Homeschool Act: 'Citizens must act now'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed concern over the advancement of the Homeschool Act to the House floor, describing it as a "dangerous and urgent threat to parental rights that demands immediate, unified opposition."

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Residents of Stark County received $13,238 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 37th in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Stark County received an average of $13,238 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Illinois.

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Congressman LaHood questions national security officials on FISA Section 702 role

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood recently engaged in a dialogue with senior national security officials from the Trump Administration during the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's annual hearing.

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Epic Pharma Solutions recognized for expansion in Pekin, creating 100+ jobs

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

Rep. Weaver recently presented a Certification of Recognition to Epic Pharma Solutions at Pekin City Hall.

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Charges filed after shooting at Lexington Hills Apartment Complex

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

On March 31, 2025, Peoria authorities revealed that charges have been filed against Andrew L. Webster, aged 26, in connection to a weekend shooting at the Lexington Hills Apartment Complex.

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Fulton County: Residents received $93.86 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $2,842 per capita to residents.

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Gabriel (Gabe) Zeigler-Harris, former East Peoria High School standout, played on Sunday, March 30 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Glasgow Field.

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Illinois Valley Central High School standout Brandon Ward’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Sunday, March 30

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Blodgett Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Metamora High School standout Seth Baumann’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Blodgett Field.

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Sunday, March 30: Pekin Community High School standout Keegan Busby’s college team loses to Grinnell Pioneers

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Blue Boys lost 30-15 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Grinnell Pioneers on Sunday, March 30.

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Midwest Central High School standouts Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 30

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The UIS Prairie Stars lost 1-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Sunday, March 30.

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Midwest Central High School standouts Jacy Watts and Jaden Watts’ college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 30

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Lincoln Softball Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Brimfield High School standout Haley Wallace’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Loyola Ramblers won 10-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Rhode Island Rams on Sunday, March 30.

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East Peoria High School standout Bri Despines’ college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, March 30

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals lost 15-8 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday, March 30.

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Havana High School standout Branson Shaw’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Sunday, March 30

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at Joe Brooks Baseball Field.

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On Sunday, March 30, former Tremont High School standout Ethan Zaayenga’s college team won in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Monmouth Fighting Scots won 10-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, March 30.

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Addie Welsh and Kierston McCoy, former Illini Bluffs High School standouts, played on Sunday, March 30 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The game took place at UNI-Dome.

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Sunday, March 30: Illini Bluffs High School standout Brandon Coats’ college team wins to Lawrence Vikings

By Peoria Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Monmouth Fighting Scots won 10-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, March 30.