May, 2025 Stories | Peoria Standard

East Peoria responsible for 32nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

East Peoria residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in March.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.1% of the students in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Stark County collects $64,661 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

In March, Stark County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Woodford County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Woodford County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 13, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

City of West Peoria City Council met May 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 13, 2025

City of West Peoria City Council met Tuesday, May 13

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 13, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

House passes LaHood's bill promoting collaboration on mine cleanup

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act, introduced by Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois.

Mother indicted for murder after twin son's death; daughter survives abuse

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025, Peoria, IL – A Peoria County Grand Jury has indicted Kaleeyah E. Sprinkle, aged 24, on charges of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery following the abuse of her twin children.

Darin LaHood discusses energy independence and potential tax legislation

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

In recent social media posts dated May 13, 2025, Darin LaHood discussed efforts towards American energy independence and outlined potential implications of expiring tax cuts under President Trump’s administration.

Peoria man convicted in fatal shooting during attempted robbery

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

A Peoria County jury has found Tramier Pate guilty of First-Degree Murder in the death of Omarius Gates.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By Peoria Standard | May 13, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Midland Community Unit School District 7 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.8% of the students in Midland Community Unit School District 7 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Woodford County in April compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | May 12, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Woodford County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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East Peoria responsible for 32nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 in 2023-24 school year?

Stark County collects $64,661 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Woodford County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

City of West Peoria City Council met May 13

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met May 13

House passes LaHood's bill promoting collaboration on mine cleanup

Mother indicted for murder after twin son's death; daughter survives abuse

Darin LaHood discusses energy independence and potential tax legislation

Peoria man convicted in fatal shooting during attempted robbery

Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Midland Community Unit School District 7 in 2023-24 school year?

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Fulton County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

Woodford County taxpayers give $260,406 in County School Facility Tax in March

Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'America is open for business and thriving under this administration'

Pekin residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

Robein School District 85: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending May 3?

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Woodford County in April compared to previous month

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to boost U.S. tire industry with tax credits

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