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Fulton County collects $796,851 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Fulton County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Road work starts June 2 in Whiteside County: Expect delays

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the commencement of two road construction projects in Whiteside County, set to begin on June 2, weather permitting.

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Sidewalk and ADA ramp work begins in Creighton Woods Subdivision

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

Sidewalk and ADA ramp construction has commenced in the Creighton Woods Subdivision, located off N Big Hollow Road.

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Peoria's electricity prices set for increase during summer 2025

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

Municipal electric aggregation programs offer a way for municipal and county governments to collaborate with energy consultants to seek bids from "alternative retail electricity suppliers."

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City initiates green infrastructure restoration across multiple locations

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

Green infrastructure restoration work has begun across the city's green areas and native prairies.

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Stark County: Social Security made up 7.7% of total income in 2022

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.7% of income in Stark County, providing an average of $4,813 per capita to residents.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mason County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Delavan Community Unit School District 703: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.9% of Delavan Community Unit School District 703 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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June: 10 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County to be released from jail

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

There are 10 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County set to be released from jail in June.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

Of the 80 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Peoria Standard publication area 79 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood on shootings of Israeli embassy employees: 'Antisemitic violence has no place in our country'

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

Darin LaHood, the Representative for Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, expressed his sorrow over the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim at the Capital Jewish Museum.

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North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.8% of the students in North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fulton County in week ending May 17?

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending May 17?

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Peoria County: Cities registered 311 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

There were 311 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Peoria County as of April.

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Peoria County collects approximately $11.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 26, 2025

In 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending May 17

By Peoria Standard | May 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending May 17?

By Peoria Standard | May 25, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Norwood Elementary School District 63 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Peoria Standard | May 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.4% of Norwood Elementary School District 63 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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June: 18 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released

By Peoria Standard | May 25, 2025

There are 18 inmates sentenced in Peoria County set to be released from jail in June.