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Mason County ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By B. B. Benner | Oct 14, 2025

Mason County residents paid $160,398 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Darin LaHood addresses agriculture, Middle East peace, and Navy anniversary in recent posts

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood highlighted Illinois farmers, recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, and the U.S. Navy’s anniversary in posts from October 12-14, 2025.

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Additional murder charge filed in shooting death of Peoria teen

By N. C. Baca | Oct 14, 2025

Additional charges have been brought against Jaxon A. Robinson, 18, in the case involving the death of a 15-year-old male in Peoria.

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Boone family turns personal tragedy into youth suicide prevention effort

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 14, 2025

Some days, Johnny and Anita Boone of Monticello, Illinois, struggle to leave their home.

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Peoria County taxpayers give just under $1.2 million in County School Facility Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 14, 2025

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

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Road closures and parking limits announced for Peoria County Courthouse during Grayson trial

By N. C. Baca | Oct 14, 2025

Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around the Peoria County Courthouse beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, due to the trial of The People of the State of Illinois v. Sean Grayson.

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Peoria announces three free Halloween events for families in October

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 14, 2025

The City of Peoria has announced it will host three free Halloween events in October, aimed at providing family-friendly activities for the community.

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Peoria Fire Department promotes free smoke alarm installations as part of statewide blitz

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 14, 2025

State and local fire officials gathered at the Peoria Civic Center to highlight the importance of having working smoke alarms in every home and to promote a free installation program available to Peoria residents.

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 14, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Lewistown City Council met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 14, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Waukegan enforces one percent tax on prepared food and beverage sales

By P. E. Pham | Oct 14, 2025

The City of Waukegan imposes a one percent tax on the purchase of prepared foods, drinks, and alcoholic liquor sold within city limits.

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Peoria County collects $210,946 in County Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 13, 2025

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

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East Peoria residents paid 34th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By B. B. Benner | Oct 13, 2025

East Peoria residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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

By B. B. Benner | Oct 13, 2025

Tazewell County residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per county in August.

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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Oct. 13.

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Breast health navigator highlights risks and treatment options for male breast cancer

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 13, 2025

Breast cancer is commonly associated with women, but men can also be affected by the disease, according to Heather Thompson, a breast health navigator at OSF HealthCare and a breast cancer survivor.

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City of Chillicothe City Council met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Oct. 13.

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City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Monday, Oct. 13.

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City of East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

City of East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 13.

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Hopedale Medical Complex to host free Halloween events for local families

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 13, 2025

Hopedale Medical Complex will host two free Halloween events for children and their families on October 30, 2025.