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Prairie State Sales Taxes: East Peoria residents paid 29th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 13, 2025

East Peoria residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in July.

Peoria County home sales in week ending Sept. 6

By D. C. Mitchell | Sep 13, 2025

There were 53 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Woodford County taxpayers give $374,111 in County School Facility Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 13, 2025

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

Debt in Bartonville School District 66 hit $609,000 in fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 13, 2025

Bartonville School District 66 had the fourth lowest outstanding school debt among Peoria County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Woodford County residents paid 21st-largest sum in July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 13, 2025

Woodford County residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per county in July.

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Aug. 4

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Chillicothe City Council met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Peoria Fair Employment Commission met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Peoria Fair Employment Commission met Thursday, Sept. 11

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 11

Stark County residents pay $10,656 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 12, 2025

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

Prairie State Taxes: Pekin residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 12, 2025

Pekin residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Peoria County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 12, 2025

Peoria County residents paid just under $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in July.

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2’s outstanding debt hit $624,109

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 12, 2025

Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2's outstanding school debt reached $624,109 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $302,966 per student.

Darin LaHood commemorates national remembrance and local achievements in recent posts

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 12, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood used social media this week to honor victims of September 11 on its anniversary (Sept. 11), recognize Charlie Kirk's legacy with a Congressional Resolution alongside colleagues from Illinois, and celebrate milestones at...

Illinois State Police urge caution during fall harvest season

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 12, 2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has issued a reminder to both motorists and farmers regarding traffic safety during the fall harvest season.

Peoria County residents pay $218,538 in County Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 11, 2025

In July, Peoria County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 11, 2025

Peoria residents paid just over $5.7 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in July.

Stark County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 11, 2025

Stark County residents paid $64,442 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: East Peoria residents paid 29th-largest sum per muncipality in July

Peoria County home sales in week ending Sept. 6

Woodford County taxpayers give $374,111 in County School Facility Tax in July

Debt in Bartonville School District 66 hit $609,000 in fiscal year 2024

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Woodford County residents paid 21st-largest sum in July

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Aug. 4

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 11

City of Chillicothe City Council met Aug. 11

City of Peoria Fair Employment Commission met Sept. 11

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 11

Stark County residents pay $10,656 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

Prairie State Taxes: Pekin residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

Peoria County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2’s outstanding debt hit $624,109

Darin LaHood commemorates national remembrance and local achievements in recent posts

Illinois State Police urge caution during fall harvest season

Peoria County residents pay $218,538 in County Sales Tax in July

Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

Stark County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

Week ending Sept. 20: 6 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released

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