March, 2025 Stories | Peoria Standard

2 inmates sentenced in Woodford County to be released from jail during April

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Woodford County set to be released from jail in April.

574 students enrolled at District 50 Schools in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment at District 50 Schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Marshall County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Marshall County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Mason County as of March 9

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Mason County in the week ending March 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Homeschool Act advances amid significant public opposition

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

Last week, the Homeschool Act (House Bill 2827) was passed by Democrats through the House Education Policy Committee.

City of Marquette Heights City Council met March 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, March 24

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Feb. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 25

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Feb. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

City of Chillicothe City Council met March 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, March 24

National Medal of Honor Day recognizes bravery in U.S. armed forces

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

The Medal of Honor, established in the early 1860s, is the highest award for bravery and courage on the battlefield in the United States.

Peoria County: Medicaid made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Peoria County, providing an average of $1,968 per capita to residents.

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Henry Senachwine High School standouts Ethan Condit and Griffin Self’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Monday, March 24

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

The North Park Vikings lost 16-10 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Concordia Chicago Cougars on Monday, March 24.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28.

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Aaliyah Guyton, former Peoria High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

The game took place in Lloyd Noble Center.

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On Monday, March 24 former Lewistown High School Kathryn Schmidt competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division II Basketball Championship

By Peoria Standard | Mar 25, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 1 seed.

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News from March 2025

2 inmates sentenced in Woodford County to be released from jail during April

574 students enrolled at District 50 Schools in 2023-24 school year

Marshall County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Mason County as of March 9

1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

Homeschool Act advances amid significant public opposition

City of Marquette Heights City Council met March 24

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Feb. 25

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Feb. 24

City of Chillicothe City Council met March 24

National Medal of Honor Day recognizes bravery in U.S. armed forces

Peoria County: Medicaid made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

Henry Senachwine High School standouts Ethan Condit and Griffin Self’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Monday, March 24

Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?

Aaliyah Guyton, former Peoria High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

On Monday, March 24 former Lewistown High School Kathryn Schmidt competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division II Basketball Championship

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Marshall County in week ending Mar. 15

4 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County to be released in April

How many students are enrolled at Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 in 2023-24 school year?

Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Conservatives must unite and fight back' against Democrat policies

Tazewell County Republicans chair: 'Trump’s call for Pritzker to be held accountable' is justified

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