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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Mason County in October?

By Peoria Standard | Nov 8, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Mason County in October compared to the previous month.

Downtown Peoria streets closing Nov 11 for Veterans Day Parade

By Peoria Standard | Nov 8, 2025

Numerous roads in downtown Peoria will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for the Veterans Day Parade.

Lane restrictions scheduled for Run the Bluff 5K in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Nov 8, 2025

Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several streets in Peoria from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, due to the Run the Bluff 5K.

Man charged with home invasion remains in custody pending trial

By Peoria Standard | Nov 8, 2025

Donald Criss, 39, has been charged with home invasion and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after allegedly forcing his way into his girlfriend's house in Peoria and assaulting her.

Glasford Road soil boring project to cause lane closures beginning November 10

By Peoria Standard | Nov 8, 2025

Soil boring work is set to begin on Glasford Road between US Route 24 and Main Street starting Monday, November 10.

Rep. Travis Weaver seeks nominations for Citizen Spotlight recognition

By Peoria Standard | Nov 7, 2025

State Representative Travis Weaver is accepting nominations for his Citizen Spotlight program until November 15, 2025.

OSF HealthCare recognized for digital health innovation with Most Wired award

By Peoria Standard | Nov 7, 2025

OSF HealthCare has received the 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

Teacher turnover in Fulton County: 87.4% remain in their positions year-over-year

By S. J. Gay | Nov 7, 2025

With an average salary of $49,593, 87.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Fulton County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Marshall County in October compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Nov 7, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Marshall County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will meet November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13

Rep. Ryan Spain announces upcoming constituent events including Q&A sessions and holiday drive

By Peoria Standard | Nov 7, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain, who has represented Illinois' 73rd House District since 2017, will host several community events in the coming weeks.