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Darin LaHood discusses affordable housing and trade programs

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood participated in an affordable housing panel on November 19th alongside Rep Ritchie while discussing his proposed bill aimed at building nearly two million homes.

By Peoria Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Utility firms unite against scams during holiday season

In observance of National Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, 2024, utility companies around the globe are joining forces to promote the United Against Scams campaign.

By Peoria Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Utility customers warned of impostor scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day

By Peoria Standard | Nov 20, 2024

Many utility customers across the United States are being targeted by scammers posing as representatives from electric, water, and natural gas companies.

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Teachers honored during American Education Week with special recognition

By Peoria Standard | Nov 19, 2024

As American Education Week is observed, individuals are encouraged to recognize the impactful teachers in their lives.

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Peoria announces final yard waste collection date for December

By Peoria Standard | Nov 19, 2024

Yard waste collection in Peoria will conclude for the year on Friday, December 13.

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Woodford County taxpayers give $281,464 in County School Facility Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2024

In August, Woodford County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Woodford County responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2024

Woodford County residents paid $755,252 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in August.

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Holiday package shipping deadlines announced by USPS

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2024

With the holiday season approaching, many people are preparing to send gifts to loved ones both domestically and internationally.

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Rep. Weaver invites students to experience legislative process as 'Page for a Day

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2024

Rep. Weaver recently welcomed Will Nelson from St. Jude Catholic School in Peoria to Springfield as his "Page for a Day.

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Woodford County residents pay $280,371 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 17, 2024

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

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$25,954 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | Nov 17, 2024

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

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Woodford County collects $116,670 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2024

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

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Tazewell County taxpayers give $836,182 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 15, 2024

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

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Internship gives PCHS student hands-on government experience

By Peoria Standard | Nov 15, 2024

Molly Cottrell, a student at PCHS, is this week's featured intern.

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Judge Jonathan Hawley confirmed by Senate for U.S. District Court in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Nov 15, 2024

Congressman Darin LaHood has extended his congratulations to Judge Jonathan Hawley following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Hawley's appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

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Prairie State taxes: Pekin residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid for August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 14, 2024

Pekin residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Tazewell County residents pay $100,272 in County Sales Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 14, 2024

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

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Peoria issues warning after rainfall causes sewer overflow into Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | Nov 14, 2024

Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River within the past day.

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$532,110 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Tazewell County

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

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

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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

Peoria County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in August.