Peoria Standard

Due to a water main break on June 29 at the intersection of Main Street and S.W. Adams Street, there will be changes to the road closure schedule in downtown Peoria for the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display.

Rep. Ryan Spain announces new bill to lower prescription drug costs

Speaking at a press conference in Peoria, Representative Ryan Spain announced the signing of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act.

Peoria announces public meeting for CSO Year 4 Control Project

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced an informational meeting about the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project.

darin lahood discusses veteran support and legislative priorities

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood recently shared updates about his engagements with veterans from Illinois' 16th district and legislative measures focusing on border security and tax reliefs for families across Illinois through social media posts...

Peoria County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Peoria County, a 12.9% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending June 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending June 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

22.2% of North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.2% of the students in North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Marshall County Education: 45 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Marshall County schools, 45 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'Illinois deserves better than more of Pritzker'

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker's bid for a third term.

Did Havana Community Unit School District 126 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.9% of Havana Community Unit School District 126 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Pekin Consolidated School District 303 administrators rank 211th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Pekin Consolidated School District 303 earn an average of $97,397 per year, ranking 211th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending June 21?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois enacts new laws affecting taxes, environment, education

Starting July 1, Illinois will see the implementation of several new laws covering a range of areas from education to environmental regulations.

Babysitter charged with murder of toddler in Peoria

Today, Amarian D. Billups-Wilson, 18, was charged with first-degree murder by State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos for the death of 18-month-old Clylen Ewing in Peoria, Illinois.

Tazewell County residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Tazewell County residents paid just over $18 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per county in 2024.

2024: Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 administrators rank 213th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 earn an average of $97,487 per year, ranking 213th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 61.7% of Hollis Consolidated School District 328 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.7% of Hollis Consolidated School District 328 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. LaHood: 'Pritzker’s reckless sanctuary city policies have given safe haven to illegal immigrants'

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood from Illinois has expressed concerns regarding sanctuary city policies, stating that they have endangered residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending June 21?