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Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Fulton County's football teams did not receive any funding in 2024

By C. V. Clayton | Oct 18, 2025

Fulton County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Peoria County home sales during week ending Oct. 11

By D. C. Mitchell | Oct 18, 2025

There were 37 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Oct. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Peoria County residents pay approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 18, 2025

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

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Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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State Sen. Arellano: Trust Act expansion 'only makes it harder to remove dangerous individuals from our streets'

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano has expressed concerns that expanding the Trust Act could weaken cooperation between state and federal law enforcement, potentially undermining public safety.

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Stark County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By B. B. Benner | Oct 17, 2025

Stark County residents paid $71,738 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Final traffic changes set for University and Pioneer Parkway intersection

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 17, 2025

Beginning Monday, October 20, drivers in Peoria will see changes to the traffic flow at the intersection of N. University Street and W. Pioneer Parkway.

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2024: How much was spent on football teams from Tazewell County

By C. V. Clayton | Oct 17, 2025

Tazewell County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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City of West Peoria Public Safety Committee met October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of West Peoria Public Safety Committee met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15

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Mason County residents pay $15,913 in County Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 17, 2025

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

Darin LaHood highlights local agriculture honors and infrastructure visits

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 17, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood posted updates on October 16-17 highlighting Martin Family Farms' award recognition and visits with infrastructure leaders across Illinois’ district sixteen.

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Fulton Street southbound lane to close for a month starting October 20

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 17, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 20, the southbound lane of Fulton Street will be closed between S.W. Jefferson Avenue and the entrance to the City Hall parking lot.

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Three teens ordered held until trial for South Peoria murder case

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Three teenagers will remain in custody as they await trial for the murder of 22-year-old Khmari Davis-Rickmon, following a decision by a Peoria County judge on Friday.

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Chicago lawmakers debate transit funding and green energy during veto session

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 17, 2025

The first week of the Illinois General Assembly's Veto Session concluded with no significant legislative action, but several key issues remain under discussion.

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Which Peoria Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 17, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 20 will feature action from these former Peoria Metro area high school stars.