Rep. Weaver Recognizes Pekin Police Officer Honored by Illinois Army National GuardPekin Police Officer Terry Lair has been recognized as the Illinois Army National Guard’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, announced by Rep. Weaver. Sgt. Lair showcased his skills at the Illinois Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition held in Sparta from April 12-14.The competition, which tested various attributes including physical endurance, mental toughness, leadership abilities, analytical skills, and decision-making skills, culminated in a challenging 12-mile road march...
The average school administrator’s salary in County of Woodford School was $103,918 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $74,738, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 700 voters in Northeastern Township of Groveland: Precinct Groveland 03 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
In the 2021-22 school year, 39.7% of Morton Community Unit School District 709 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In March, the median sale price of a home in Tazewell County rose by $1,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 71.1%.
Administrators in Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $96,506 per year, ranking 587th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Property owners in Woodford County paid 2.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Peoria Standard.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
In a display of dedication and determination, individuals with ties to Bishop Hill are continuing their efforts to preserve the historic buildings in the area. The fight to save these state-owned buildings has garnered support from various quarters, with a particular emphasis on community involvement."I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of the folks with ties to Bishop Hill as they fight to save their buildings. These are state-owned buildings – nobody is asking for a grant, freebie, or handout. We simply want the state to care for their property," expressed an...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 712 voters in Central Township of Little Mackinaw: Precinct Little Mackinaw 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Peoria Standard analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 568 voters in Central W City of Pekin: Precinct Pekin 09 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.