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Ryan Spain encourages reflection on MLK's impact on racial justice in Illinois

State Representative Ryan Spain is urging Illinois residents to reflect on the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. in the state, especially his impact on Chicago's systemic racial injustices. Dr. King's visits and campaigns in Illinois underscored...

By Peoria Standard | Jan 20, 2025

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Rep. Weaver reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy

By Peoria Standard | Jan 20, 2025

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Woodford County residents pay $300,624 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 18, 2025

In October 2024, Woodford County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State taxes: Stark County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 18, 2025

Stark County residents paid $53,988 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2024.

Woodford County taxpayers give $302,088 in County School Facility Tax in October 2024

In October 2024, Woodford County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$88,018 in County Sales Tax collected in October 2024 for Woodford County

In October 2024, Woodford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Peoria partners with Habitat for Humanity for new housing project

The City of Peoria, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Area, is organizing an open house event to discuss upcoming homeownership opportunities at the former McKinley School site.

Peoria opens city buildings as warming centers amid cold weather

With temperatures expected to fall this weekend, the city of Peoria is reminding residents that city buildings will serve as warming centers.

Woodford County collects $116,346 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

In October 2024, Woodford County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

State Rep. Travis Weaver joins key legislative budget commission

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has appointed State Representative Travis Weaver to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) for the 104th General Assembly.

Lawmakers reintroduce bill barring CCP-linked firms from US energy tax credits

Congressman Darin LaHood, alongside Chairman John Moolenaar, Congressman Jared Golden, and Senator Rick Scott, has reintroduced the bipartisan No Official Giveaways of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act.

Kevin McCumber appointed as clerk for U.S. House's 119th Congress

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois' 16th Congressional District issued a statement today regarding the appointment of Kevin McCumber as the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

Tazewell County taxpayers give $837,941 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jan 15, 2025

In October 2024, Tazewell County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$581,565 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in October 2024 for Tazewell County

In October 2024, Tazewell County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Pekin residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for October 2024

Pekin residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Stark County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Stark County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

LaHood reappointed chairman of key House subcommittee focusing on work and welfare

Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois has been reappointed as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare for the 119th Congress.

FOIA Request Sent to Fulton County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Fulton County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Mason County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025