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Applications open for Peoria City Hall art exhibit

By Peoria Standard | Dec 4, 2024

The Public Arts Advisory Commission in Peoria has announced that applications are now open for artists wishing to display their work in City Hall's Suite 207.

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Battery safety warnings issued by pediatric surgeon ahead of holiday season

By Peoria Standard | Dec 4, 2024

Shiny new toys will be lying under many Christmas trees this season, sure to bring joy to kids around the world.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending Nov. 23?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Woodford County in week ending Nov. 23

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fulton County residents pay $118,505 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

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

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Mason County ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

Mason County residents paid $132,632 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Stark County as of November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Stark County in November 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Did Bradford Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 64.5% of the students in Bradford Community Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2 Recap: 19 parolees from Peoria County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

There were 19 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Peoria County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Peoria County Board - Infrastructure Committee met Dec. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 3, 2024

Peoria County Board - Infrastructure Committee met Monday, Dec. 2

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Peoria County Board Ways & Means Committee met Dec. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 3, 2024

Peoria County Board Ways & Means Committee met Monday, Dec. 2

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Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Dec. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 3, 2024

Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Monday, Dec. 2

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Bishop Hill Fence Project completed with help from over 50 inmates

By Peoria Standard | Dec 3, 2024

Yesterday, a celebration took place to mark the completion of the Bishop Hill Fence Project.

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Woodford County houses 2 new registered sex offenders as of November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were two new registered sex offenders living in Woodford County in November 2024.

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Woodford County taxpayers give $296,660 in County School Facility Tax in September

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

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

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Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 65.5% of the students in Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$29,518 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

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

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Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Fulton County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Fulton County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Woodford County in week ending Nov. 23?

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Peoria County Board met December 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 2, 2024

Peoria County Board met 5 p.m. Monday, December 2