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Peoria unveils new mural dedicated by city officials and local organizations

By Peoria Standard | Sep 10, 2024

The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria dedicated a new mural on the Niagara Parking Deck, located at 111 SW Adams Street. The event featured remarks from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Mark Misselhorn, Vice President of the Big Picture Peoria board, Gilmore Foundation President Laura Cullinan, and Community Foundation of Central Illinois CEO Mark Roberts. The dedication took place downtown at the OSF HealthCare System building.

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Peoria responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Peoria residents paid $5 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Peoria County residents pay $198,259 in County Sales Tax in June

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

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

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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Putnam County as of August 2024

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Putnam County in August 2024.

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Water Street to close for Go Day event on September 15

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until 11 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, S.W. Water Street between Liberty Street and the Peoria Riverfront Museum Parking Deck entrance will be closed. The closure is necessary for Go Day 2024 sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria.

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling against controversial election law

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, referred to by House Republicans as the “Katie Stuart Protection Act,” aimed to end the practice of allowing local party organizations to appoint candidates to the ballot for the general election in uncontested legislative races. This slating process requires candidates to collect and file signed petitions from registered voters within their district, but Democrats sought to eliminate it entirely.

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La Caravana Parade to cause road closures in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, rolling lane restrictions will go into effect on several city streets for the La Caravana vehicle parade sponsored by Maria Miranda.

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Rep. Weaver's office attends National Guard mobilization ceremony

By Peoria Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Rep. Weaver’s office attended the mobilization ceremony for Illinois National Guard soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, and the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery Regiment this past weekend. The soldiers are preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met Aug. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Aug. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Village of Swansea Board Committees met Aug. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

Village of Swansea Board Committees met Monday, Aug. 5

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 5

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City of East Peoria City Council met Aug. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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City of Eureka City Council met Aug. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

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City of Minonk City Council met Aug. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of Minonk City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

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City of Pekin Traffic Safety Committee met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2024

City of Pekin Traffic Safety Committee met Friday, Sept. 6

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$627,467 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2024

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

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No new registered sex offenders living in Mason County as of August 2024

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Mason County in August 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Stark County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2024

Stark County residents paid $48,705 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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Day raises awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

By Peoria Standard | Sep 8, 2024

988 Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.