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Mason County taxpayers give $13,889 in County Sales Tax in June

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

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

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East Peoria School District 86 ranks 281st in enrollment with 1,398 students during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

East Peoria School District 86 welcomed 1,398 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Sept. 22

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

These teams from the Peoria Standard coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

Enrollment at North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many white students were enrolled in South Pekin School District 137 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

In South Pekin School District 137, 176 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Tazewell County median home valuation prices fell by 0.1% in August 2023 compared to August 2022

By Peoria Standard | Sep 22, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Tazewell County fell by $75 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.7%.

City of East Peoria City Council met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2023

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, July 18

City of El Paso City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2023

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

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Washington Community High School District 308 enrollment numbers in top 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 21, 2023

Washington Community High School District 308 welcomed 1,464 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Creve Coeur School District 76 welcomes 481 students in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 21, 2023

Enrollment at Creve Coeur School District 76 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Crack and Sealing Work on IL Rt. 137

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

Illinois Department of Transportation has given the notice to proceed to SKC Construction to begin crack and joint sealing work on Illinois Route 137 including the Amstutz Expressway, from the south end of the Amstutz at Genesee/Sheridan to Greenwood Avenue. The tentative start date is Monday, September 25th; the work is projected to be completed in 25 working days. Single lane road closures are expected for the extent of the project, and traffic control signs will be up. Delays may occur and traffic pattern changes may take place during the project.

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PeoriaCorps Members to Celebrate Achievements and Commitment to Service

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony for PeoriaCorps on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 813 SW Washington Street. The graduation will highlight the successful completion of PeoriaCorps’ eighth cohort, including, Nadia Altom, Stephanie Moreno, Kameron Sheetz, Frederick Williams, and Jonathan Vota. The featured speaker will be Sherry Carter-Allen. The city of Peoria acknowledges the hard work and dedication of these graduates, who have not only completed their service but have also gained valuable skills and deepened their commitment to civic engagement.

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Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 Education: 1,162 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 21, 2023

In Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265, 93.6% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

City of Batavia City Council met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2023

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, July 17

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LaHood Applauds Air Force Selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing for C-130 Upgrades

By Peoria Standard Report | Sep 21, 2023

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the United States Air Force's selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing as a preferred location to receive C-130J Super Hercules upgrades to replace their aging C-130Hs. LaHood has been a longtime advocate for this upgrade, a process which began eight years ago.

City of Eureka City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2023

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

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Bradley University still requires COVID-19 vaccine for students in August

By Peoria Standard | Sep 20, 2023

Bradley University requires students to have the COVID-19 vaccine, despite more than 90% of colleges dropping vaccine mandates by August.

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Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 welcomes 518 students in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 20, 2023

Enrollment at Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Eureka Community Unit School District 140's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 20, 2023

Eureka Community Unit School District 140 welcomed 1,502 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 93.6% of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peoria Standard | Sep 20, 2023

In Elmwood Community Unit School District 322, 93.6% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.