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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending May 24

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Fulton County in week ending May 24?

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mason County in week ending May 24?

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mason County ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

Mason County residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 administrators rank 307th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

Administrators in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 earn an average of $117,687 per year, ranking 307th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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38% of Astoria Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38% of the students in Astoria Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 77% of Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 students failed math portion of IAR

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 77% of Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prosecutors seek 12 ½ years for Madigan; Rep. Spain urges ethics reform

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

Federal prosecutors have requested a 12 ½ year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan following his conviction on bribery and conspiracy charges.

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Granite Street to close for one week due to construction

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 2, North Granite Street will close to through traffic between West Whittington Way and West Sesame Street.

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In 2023-24 school year, 77.8% of Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 students failed math portion of IAR

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 77.8% of Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Stark County in week ending May 24

By Peoria Standard | May 30, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stark County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Woodford County in week ending May 24

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 154th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $132,499 per year, ranking 154th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood: 'American leadership in AI is critical'

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, said the country that takes the lead in artificial intelligence will shape the future of warfare, cybersecurity, and global economic power.

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38.3% of Hollis Consolidated School District 328 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.3% of the students in Hollis Consolidated School District 328 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending May 24?

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Chicago can’t afford to be run like a political quota system'

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has expressed concerns regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's hiring practices.

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Fulton County responsible for 39th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Fulton County residents paid just under $5.5 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Stark County: Cities registered 3 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Cities within Stark County recorded three lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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Pekin ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Peoria Standard | May 29, 2025

Pekin residents paid approximately $17.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.