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Enrollment at North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Road closure planned on N Harker Drive from March 31 through April 4

N Harker Drive will be closed to through traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Wyoming DMV closes due to safety concerns over criminal activity

The Wyoming DMV facility has been closed due to ongoing criminal activity in the building where it was situated.

Authorities issue warnings on rising text scams

Smishing scams are occurring nationwide, prompting a series of reminders on how to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent activities.

Illinois' representative Darin LaHood advocates for economic policies and honors local service

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood expresses concerns on economic policies and national security threats.

Tazewell County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Tazewell County, providing an average of $1,626 per capita to residents.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, March 31?

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, March 31.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31?

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31.

$32,657 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Fulton County

In December 2024, Fulton County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Stark county Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Stark county — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

No new registered sex offenders living in Woodford County in week ending March 9

Woodford County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 9, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

How many students are enrolled at Creve Coeur School District 76 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Creve Coeur School District 76 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Post office may be renamed to honor long-serving letter carrier Jay Larson

Congressmen Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen have reintroduced legislation to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in memory of Jay Larson, a letter carrier who served the community for 25 years.

Mason County: 26.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 29th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.3% of income in Mason County—ranking it 29th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30?

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30.

Stark County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 9

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

How many students are enrolled at Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'This violation undermines the safety and mental wellbeing of girls'

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said the recent incident at a Deerfield middle school is a "blatant violation of federal authority and women’s rights," adding that it jeopardizes safety and privacy by prioritizing what he referred to as "woke ideology."

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities within Woodford County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter?

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

2022-23 school year saw 847 students enrolled in Stark County