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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Mason County during week ending Sept. 27

By C. B. Soto | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Mason County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Outstanding debt in Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 reached $270,000 in fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 17, 2025

Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among Fulton County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Fulton County responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 17, 2025

Fulton County residents paid $533,595 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in July.

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Sidewalk removal begins as part of Adams/Jefferson OWTW conversion project

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 17, 2025

Sidewalk removal has started at the northwest corner of Main Street and S.E. Jefferson Avenue, close to 101 S.E. Jefferson Avenue.

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Approximately $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Peoria County

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 17, 2025

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

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Tazewell County residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 16, 2025

Tazewell County residents paid just under $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per county in July.

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Illinois lawmaker criticizes Senate Bill 328 over business climate concerns

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 16, 2025

Senate Bill 328, recently signed into law by Governor Pritzker, introduces significant changes to the civil legal standards in Illinois.

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Monroe School District 70 had $430,169 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 16, 2025

Monroe School District 70's outstanding school debt reached $430,169 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $158,150 per student.

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Dozer Park field renovation prompts road closures and detours starting September 22

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 16, 2025

Road closures and parking restrictions will begin around Dozer Park at 730 S.W. Adams Street starting Monday, September 22.

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Peoria County collects approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 16, 2025

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

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Local groups asked for input on new Community Resource Hub plans

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 16, 2025

Local organizations in the area are being asked to help plan a new Community Resource Hub.

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City of East Peoria City Council met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 16, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Peoria announces public open house for Bike Master Plan update

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 16, 2025

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has scheduled an open house to discuss updates to the city's Bike Master Plan.

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Road closures planned for Richwoods High School homecoming parade in Peoria

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 16, 2025

Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several streets in Peoria from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, for the Richwoods High School Homecoming Parade.

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Water Street to close Sept. 11 for private employee event

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 16, 2025

S.W. Water Street will be closed between Harrison Street and Liberty Street on Thursday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The closure is scheduled for Simantel’s Smoke on the Water employee appreciation event, which is sponsored by Simantel...

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Mason County residents pay $28,722 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 15, 2025

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

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Mason County ranks 78th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 15, 2025

Mason County residents paid $150,284 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Rep. LaHood: 'Sanctuary policies have shielded criminal illegal immigrants, undermined law enforcement, and endangered our communities'

By F. U. Dorsey | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois has criticized sanctuary policies implemented by Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, stating that these measures shield criminal immigrants, undermine law enforcement, and endanger communities.

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Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar’s impact on Illinois public service

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 15, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met September 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met 10 a.m. Monday, September 15