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Rep. LaHood: 'Sanctuary policies have shielded criminal illegal immigrants, undermined law enforcement, and endangered our communities'

By F. U. Dorsey | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois has criticized sanctuary policies implemented by Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, stating that these measures shield criminal immigrants, undermine law enforcement, and endanger communities.

Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar’s impact on Illinois public service

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 15, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met September 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met 10 a.m. Monday, September 15

Pleasant Hill School District 69 had $439,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 15, 2025

Pleasant Hill School District 69 had the third lowest outstanding school debt among Peoria County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Batavia City Council met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

City of El Paso City Council met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Sept. 15

Debt in South Pekin School District 137 hit $450,000 in fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 15, 2025

South Pekin School District 137's outstanding school debt reached $450,000 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $243,243 per student.

Prairie State Taxes: Marshall County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 14, 2025

Marshall County residents paid $50,918 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Peoria County taxpayers give $8,709 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 14, 2025

In July, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Village of Swansea Park Board met Sept. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2025

Village of Swansea Park Board met Saturday, Sept. 13.

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2025

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Peoria County Board met Aug. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2025

Peoria County Board met Thursday, Aug. 14.

City of Lewistown City Council met Aug. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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.

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Rep. LaHood: 'Sanctuary policies have shielded criminal illegal immigrants, undermined law enforcement, and endangered our communities'

Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar’s impact on Illinois public service

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met September 15

Pleasant Hill School District 69 had $439,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

City of Batavia City Council met Sept. 15

City of El Paso City Council met Sept. 15

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Sept. 15

Debt in South Pekin School District 137 hit $450,000 in fiscal year 2024

Prairie State Taxes: Marshall County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid for July

Peoria County taxpayers give $8,709 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July

Village of Swansea Park Board met Sept. 13

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 13

Peoria County Board met Aug. 14

City of Lewistown City Council met Aug. 12

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

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

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