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

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

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.

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

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."

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

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

Congressman LaHood questions national security officials on FISA Section 702 role

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.

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

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

Charges filed after shooting at Lexington Hills Apartment Complex

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.

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

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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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 3?

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 3.

1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Construction industry across Peoria Standard publication area in 2024

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located within the Peoria Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Pleasant Valley School District 62 welcomes 405 students in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Pleasant Valley School District 62 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Fulton County called home by 3 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

Fulton County has three new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 16, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2?

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2.

Peoria County home sales during week ending March 22

There were 41 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Tazewell County in February?

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Tazewell County in February compared to the previous month.

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Peoria Standard area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Peoria Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?