September, 2025 Stories | Peoria Standard

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Stark County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By C. E. Murphy | Sep 30, 2025

In Stark County school districts, 24 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Fulton County Education: 121 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% of students enrolled in Fulton County school districts identified as multiracial.

Princeville High School named finalist for T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Prize

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 30, 2025

Princeville High School has been selected as one of the Top 25 finalists in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Prize competition.

Mayor Ali addresses delayed emergency response following downtown Peoria shooting

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 30, 2025

Early Sunday morning, an incident in downtown Peoria led to concerns about public safety after a shooting victim could not receive immediate medical attention due to interference from a crowd.

Monroe Street to close for Career Spark event on October 1 and 2

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 30, 2025

S.W. Monroe Street in Peoria will be closed from Fulton Street to N. William Kumpf Boulevard on Wednesday, October 1, and Thursday, October 2, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The closure is scheduled to accommodate Career Spark, an event sponsored by...

Six charged after interfering with police aiding gunshot victim in downtown Peoria

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 29, 2025

Six people have been charged with aggravated battery after interfering with police officers who were trying to assist a gunshot victim in downtown Peoria, according to Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos.

Monthly self-checks highlighted as key step for early detection of breast cancer

By A. N. Peterson | Sep 29, 2025

Women are encouraged to perform monthly breast self-checks as part of early detection efforts for breast cancer, according to Heather Thompson, a breast health navigator at OSF HealthCare and a breast cancer survivor.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Peoria County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By C. E. Murphy | Sep 29, 2025

In Peoria County school districts, 2,444 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How Illinois residents can participate during upcoming legislative session

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois residents have several ways to participate in the legislative process as the General Assembly prepares for its annual Fall Veto Session in October.

Hartsburg-Emden’s Ellie Klokkenga named August Athlete of the Month by Hopedale

By A. N. Peterson | Sep 29, 2025

Ellie Klokkenga, a senior at Hartsburg-Emden High School, has been named the August Athlete of the Month by Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in partnership with Hopedale Medical Complex.

Family physician Ardelle Estoesta joins Memorial Care team in Decatur

By E. L. Nevarez | Sep 29, 2025

Ardelle Estoesta, MD, has joined the primary care team at Memorial Care on East Maryland as a family medicine physician. Dr. Estoesta holds a bachelor of science in biology from St. Mary’s College of California and graduated with highest honors...