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Intersection closure scheduled for sewer overflow project

The intersection of W Adrian G. Hinton Avenue and N DuSable Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, Dec. 23.

By Peoria Standard | Dec 20, 2024

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Recycling and trash pick-up delayed due to Christmas holiday

Residential recycling and trash collection will experience a one-day delay following Christmas Day, December 25.

By Peoria Standard | Dec 20, 2024

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Illinois opens public vote on state flag redesign finalists

By Peoria Standard | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the selection of its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest.

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Woodford County residents pay $295,325 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

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

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Woodford County residents paid 22nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $793,121 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in September.

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LaHood introduces bill targeting tax relief for Americans living overseas

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood has introduced the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act, aiming to modernize the tax system for U.S. citizens living overseas.

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Adams street sidewalk work nears completion as part of OWTW project

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Sidewalk work at the northeast corner of the Harrison Street and SW Adams Street intersection, near 335 SW Adams Street, is nearing completion.

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Spotlight shines on Dale Holzwarth for dedication to education

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

This week's Teacher Spotlight focuses on Dale Holzwarth, a German and Cultural Studies teacher at Pekin Community High School.

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$939,185 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Dec 17, 2024

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

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Woodford County collects $120,699 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 17, 2024

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

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Fire departments in Illinois eligible for $5 million grant funding

By Peoria Standard | Dec 17, 2024

Local fire departments seeking to rehabilitate or construct a new fire station can apply for a share of $5 million in grant funding available statewide.

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Tazewell County taxpayers give $895,741 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 16, 2024

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

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Illinois EPA invites student entries for annual poster, poetry, prose contest

By Peoria Standard | Dec 16, 2024

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting teachers of fifth and sixth graders to encourage their students to participate in the annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest.

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Tazewell County residents pay $98,007 in County Sales Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 15, 2024

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

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City of Peoria issues sewage warning following rainfall

By Peoria Standard | Dec 15, 2024

Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River, according to an announcement from the City of Peoria.

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East Peoria residents paid 21st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 14, 2024

East Peoria residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per municipality in September.

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$623,984 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Tazewell County

By Peoria Standard | Dec 14, 2024

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

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Wreaths Across America Day honors veterans nationwide

By Peoria Standard | Dec 14, 2024

On December 14, 2024, communities across the nation will observe Wreaths Across America Day.

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Stark County collects $30,759 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 13, 2024

In September, Stark County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Fulton County residents paid 41st-largest sum in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 13, 2024

Fulton County residents paid $453,701 in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in September.