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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Peoria County residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Peoria County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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2023-24 school year sees 454 students enrolled at North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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Wyoming DMV closes due to safety concerns over criminal activity

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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Authorities issue warnings on rising text scams

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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Tazewell County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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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On Thursday, March 27, former Illini Bluffs High School standout Cam Scott’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

The Ashland Eagles won 11-10 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets on Thursday, March 27.

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Thursday, March 27: Tremont High School standout David Smith’s college team wins to Cedarville Yellow Jackets

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

The game took place at Athletes in Action Complex.

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Thursday, March 27: Dunlap High School standout Andrew Pogue’s college team wins to Colorado Mines Orediggers

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

The Colorado Mesa Mavericks won 9-7 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Colorado Mines Orediggers on Thursday, March 27.

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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

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Stark county Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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.

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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.

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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.

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

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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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Eureka High School standout Sheldon Geuvens’ college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, March 26

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Henry Sand Field.