Peoria Standard

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending Dec. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of East Peoria City Council met Dec. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2024

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education, Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met December 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 18, 2024

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met 10 a.m. Monday, December 16

LaHood introduces bill targeting tax relief for Americans living overseas

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood has introduced the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act, aiming to modernize the tax system for U.S. citizens living overseas.

Adams street sidewalk work nears completion as part of OWTW project

Sidewalk work at the northeast corner of the Harrison Street and SW Adams Street intersection, near 335 SW Adams Street, is nearing completion.

New study links excessive alcohol use to increased cancer risks

Approaching the new year, many individuals may be contemplating Dry January or giving up alcohol altogether.

Spotlight shines on Dale Holzwarth for dedication to education

This week's Teacher Spotlight focuses on Dale Holzwarth, a German and Cultural Studies teacher at Pekin Community High School.

State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Nothing will change in Illinois if we don't hold elected officials accountable'

State Representative Ryan Spain emphasized the importance of accountability for elected officials, advocating for stronger anti-corruption laws to convey that misconduct by politicians will not be tolerated.

How many students failed their English exams in Marshall County in 2023-24 school year?

Nearly 8 in 10 Marshall County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Dec. 16

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 16

City of Eureka City Council met Dec. 16

City of Eureka City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

City of El Paso City Council met Dec. 16

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Dec. 16

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Dec. 16

$939,185 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Peoria County

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Marshall County in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 10 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were 10 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Tazewell County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?