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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Woodford County schools?

By S. J. Gay | Oct 24, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Woodford County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met October 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2025

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met 8:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Oct. 20.

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

City of Chillicothe Economic Development / Finance Committee met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Chillicothe Economic Development / Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Thursday, Oct. 23.

City of East Peoria City Council met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

$22,152 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Marshall County

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 24, 2025

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

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Fulton County schools

By S. J. Gay | Oct 23, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Fulton County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

OSF HealthCare develops app aimed at faster accurate migraine diagnosis

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 23, 2025

A new digital tool designed to improve the diagnosis of migraines is being developed by a team at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) and OSF HealthCare.

Rep. Weaver calls for increased energy supply and policy changes amid rising utility bills

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 22, 2025

The recent rise in utility bills for Illinois residents has drawn attention to the state's energy policies.

Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 22, 2025

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham has called a special meeting of the Waukegan City Council in response to recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.

Early menopause linked to higher heart disease risk in women

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 22, 2025

Early menopause, defined as menopause occurring before age 45, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Peoria County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Gay | Oct 22, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Peoria County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Woodford County residents pay $374,451 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 22, 2025

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

OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home unveils beacon to honor patients

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 22, 2025

A new light has been installed above the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home to honor patients who have received end-of-life care and those who have died since the facility opened in 2013.

Illinois: Peoria County's football teams budget remained the same in 2024

By C. V. Clayton | Oct 21, 2025

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

Fulton County collects $80,627 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 21, 2025

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

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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Woodford County schools?

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met October 23

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 22

City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 23

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Oct. 20

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 23

City of Chillicothe Economic Development / Finance Committee met Sept. 23

City of Peoria Public Building Commission met Oct. 23

City of East Peoria City Council met Oct. 21

$22,152 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Marshall County

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Fulton County schools

OSF HealthCare develops app aimed at faster accurate migraine diagnosis

Rep. Weaver calls for increased energy supply and policy changes amid rising utility bills

Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement

Early menopause linked to higher heart disease risk in women

Peoria County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

Woodford County residents pay $374,451 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home unveils beacon to honor patients

Illinois: Peoria County's football teams budget remained the same in 2024

Fulton County collects $80,627 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

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

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