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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

News from September 2025

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Academic Drive to close briefly for Methodist College EDGE Run on September 20

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 23, 2025

N. Academic Drive will be closed at W. War Memorial Drive from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, to accommodate the Methodist College 2025 EDGE Run.

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Adams Street lane closure begins Sept. 16 for sidewalk repairs

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 23, 2025

A lane closure will begin on S.W. Adams Street starting Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow for sidewalk repairs at the southwest corner of Fulton Street and S.W. Adams Street.

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Sidewalk construction progresses along Jefferson Avenue as part of street conversion project

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 23, 2025

Sidewalk construction is underway at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.

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Princeville High School seeks community support in national lighting upgrade contest

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 23, 2025

Princeville High School is participating in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest, which aims to spotlight high school football programs nationwide.

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Intersection of Matthew and Antoinette streets to close for sewer project

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 23, 2025

The intersection of S. Matthew Street and W. Antoinette Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, September 12.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Tazewell County?

By M. C. Trevino | Sep 22, 2025

There were 24 offenders living in Tazewell County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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45 Black students enrolled in Fulton County districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Sep 22, 2025

In Fulton County school districts, 45 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois: Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 owed $23,054 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 22, 2025

Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5's outstanding school debt reached $23,054 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $4,206.9 per student.

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Marshall County collects $27,255 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 22, 2025

In July, Marshall County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Peoria County during week ending Oct. 4

By C. B. Soto | Sep 22, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Peoria County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Peoria man held without bond after being charged in July shooting

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 22, 2025

A Peoria County Judge has ordered Jaquon L. Timothy, 23, to remain in custody as he awaits trial for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

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Teen held without bond in July Peoria shooting over shoe sale

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 22, 2025

A Peoria County judge has ordered 17-year-old Zymere Wright to remain in custody while awaiting trial on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

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$133,531 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Woodford County

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 22, 2025

In July, Woodford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois: Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 owed $40,846 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 21, 2025

Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Tazewell County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Darin LaHood addresses TikTok divestment and honors local organizations in recent posts

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 21, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood posted on social media between September 19-21, addressing issues from TikTok's ties to China to honoring Caterpillar Inc.'s centennial and recognizing law enforcement efforts in Illinois.

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 18

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Saturday, Sept. 20