Peoria Standard

Carlin Follis honored in inaugural Citizen Spotlight by Rep. Weaver

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2025

Carlin Follis has been named the first honoree in the Citizen Spotlight feature, recognized for her long-standing contributions to the Galva community.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital receives four-star rating from federal agency

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2025

Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH) has been awarded a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Did Marshall County students fail or pass their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By S. J. Gay | Nov 18, 2025

Out of the 962 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 37.1% passed the ELA portion of the test.

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Nov. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 18, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Nov. 18.

City of East Peoria City Council met Nov. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 18, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Darin LaHood shares White House visit highlights and remarks on upcoming World Cup

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood highlighted recent experiences ranging from sports commentary to attending official White House ceremonies in posts dated November 16-18, 2025.

Rep. Ryan Spain to hold annual veterans resources fair Nov. 25 in Princeton

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain, who has represented Illinois' 73rd District since 2017, will host his annual Veterans Resources Fair on November 25 at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton.

From NW Illinois News

Arellano says General Assembly turned in ‘worst veto session of my lifetime’

By NW Illinois News reports | 19 hours ago

The Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session marked a historic setback for rural communities, according to State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon), who cited higher energy costs, cuts to road funding and policies he believes will further erode public safety.

Who from Peoria Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, Nov. 21?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 18, 2025

These former Peoria Metro area high school athletes are set to compete on Friday, Nov. 21.

Rep. LaHood on Chicago crime: 'President Trump proved it in DC and now in Chicago — empowering law enforcement works'

By Peoria Standard | Nov 17, 2025

Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th Congressional District, said that Chicago's decreasing violent crime rate demonstrates the effectiveness of empowering law enforcement, even when local leaders oppose federal efforts.

State Sen. Arellano on transit funding bill: 'Once again Democrats crush Illinoisans further'

By Peoria Standard | Nov 17, 2025

Li Arellano, a State Senator from Illinois, expressed concerns over a recently enacted transit law that he claims diverts funds from rural transportation to support Chicago, consequently increasing costs for working families.

Did Peoria County students fail or pass their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By S. J. Gay | Nov 17, 2025

Out of the 11,305 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 37.2% passed the ELA portion of the test.

Peoria Metro's local government meeting today at 6 pm

By A. R. Ruth | Nov 17, 2025

Peoria Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Tazewell County residents paid 17th-largest sum in September

By B. B. Benner | Nov 17, 2025

Tazewell County residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in September.

City of Peoria Deputy Clerk receives CIMCO award for distinguished service

By Peoria Standard | Nov 17, 2025

Deputy Clerk Courtney Coe of the City of Peoria has been named the recipient of the 2025 Presidential Award for Distinguished Service by the Central Illinois Municipal Clerk’s Organization (CIMCO).

Stark County students and their ELA performance in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Gay | Nov 17, 2025

Out of the 369 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 39.6% passed the ELA portion of the test.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Tazewell County in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Gay | Nov 17, 2025

Out of the 7,457 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 43.7% passed the ELA portion of the test.

Peoria County home sales during week ending Nov. 8

By D. C. Mitchell | Nov 17, 2025

There were 68 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Nov. 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Nov. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 17, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Nov. 17.

City of El Paso City Council met Nov. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 17, 2025

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Nov. 17.