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Home prices in Peoria County during October 2024 remained unchanged compared to the same period in 2023

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Peoria County remained unchanged from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 18.3%.

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7 lawyers in good standing in cities within Woodford County as of October

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

There were seven lawyers in good standing in cities within Woodford County as of October.

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Peoria County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

Peoria County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in August.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 9

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Peoria City Council met Nov. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2024

City of Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 12

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Spain urges Pritzker to work with Republicans on key state issues

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

As the fall Veto Session begins, State Representative Ryan Spain has urged Governor Pritzker to collaborate with Republicans on key issues.

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Sidewalk work continues along multiple intersections on Adams Street

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

Sidewalk removal work has commenced at the northeast corner of Harrison Street and SW Adams Street, near 335 SW Adams Street.

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Glen Avenue reconstruction project completion marked with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Glen Avenue Reconstruction Project.

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MacArthur Highway reopens after $1 million reconstruction

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2024

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced the reopening of MacArthur Highway, which extends between Moss Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Nov. 2

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$76,747 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

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

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Tazewell County in October?

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

Cities within Tazewell County recorded 33 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of October.

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Stark County collects $32,880 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending Nov. 2?

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 116 multiracial students enrolled in Fulton County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 2.9% of students enrolled in Fulton County school districts identified as multiracial.

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City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeal met Nov. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 12, 2024

City of East Peoria Zoning Board of Appeal met Monday, Nov. 11

Limestone High School employee charged with criminal sexual assault

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

November 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – Ronnie Ray S. Baskin, a 37-year-old employee at Limestone Community High School, has been charged with criminal sexual assault involving a 17-year-old student.

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Spain urges ethics reform amid Madigan's trial during veto session

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

Lawmakers have returned to Springfield for the fall Veto Session, which will span two weeks.

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Peoria man charged after fleeing police with fully automatic weapon

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

November 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – A man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon following an incident involving a fully automatic firearm.

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Rep. Weaver’s office attends Veterans Day assembly at Galva Jr./Sr. High School

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2024

My Office had the honor of attending the Galva Veterans Day Assembly yesterday at Galva Jr./Sr.