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Illinoisans Prepare for Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

By Peoria Standard | Apr 3, 2024

Illinois is gearing up for a spectacular celestial event on April 8, as a total solar eclipse is set to captivate the skies. According to a report from the Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans, there are ways to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse. The article provides essential information for residents eager to witness this astronomical phenomenon.In addition, NBC Chicago warns that travelers heading to southern Illinois to view the solar eclipse should anticipate heavy traffic and large crowds in the path of totality. To ensure a smooth experience,...

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Heidelberg Lawsuit Dismissed in Federal Court

By Peoria Standard | Apr 3, 2024

On March 27, 2024, United States Federal District Court Judge Sara Darrow dismissed a 2018 civil rights lawsuit against the City of Peoria, Peoria County, and several former police officers and prosecutors. The suit claimed that Cleve Heidelberg was wrongfully convicted of the May 1970 murder of Peoria County Sergeant Ray Espinoza during an attempted robbery at the former Bellevue drive-in.Heidelberg's car, which was used in the murder, led city and county law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Peoria at the intersection of Blaine and Butler. The...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Woodford County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sidewalk Work Progresses in OWTW Project at Adams Street Intersections

By Peoria Standard | Apr 3, 2024

Sidewalk work continues this week at the intersections of Harrison Street, Liberty Street, Fulton Street, and Main Street along SW Adams Street. Pedestrians should continue to use caution near these closures and cross the street at the next available intersection.Drivers should be aware of a new lane restriction on Main Street. The southbound right lane of Main Street at Adams Street is closed for the sidewalk removal work at this intersection.In the upcoming days, pothole identification and repairs will be addressed on SW Adams Street in the OWTW Conversion Project...

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Marshall County in March compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Marshall County in March compared to the previous month.

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331 lawyers in good standing in cities within Peoria County as of March

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

There were 331 lawyers in good standing in cities within Peoria County as of March.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Edwards County in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Edwards County as of the first quarter of 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Fulton County?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

There were nine offenders living in Fulton County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 54.5% of Monroe School District 70 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 54.5% of Monroe School District 70 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2022: Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 administrators rank 463rd in state for average pay

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

Administrators in Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 earn an average of $103,838 per year, ranking 463rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$1.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

In January, Peoria County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Fulton County residents pay $143,420 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

In January, Fulton County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who voted in Central City of Havana: Precinct Havana 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 243 voters in Central City of Havana: Precinct Havana 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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The Registry shows 4 new sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of March 2024

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

There were four new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in March 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How did Western City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 13 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 415 voters in Western City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 in 2021-22 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 8.6% of V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 139.9% more than teachers in Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 was $130,592 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,431, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 30

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 07

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 838 voters in Central City of East Peoria: Precinct Fondulac 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 2, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.