Peoria Standard

The only price of premium 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.

48.3% of Morton Community Unit School District 709 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 48.3% of the students in Morton Community Unit School District 709 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 20, 2024

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 18

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Nov. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 20, 2024

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Nov. 18

Intersection closure scheduled for sewer overflow project

The intersection of W Adrian G. Hinton Avenue and N DuSable Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, Dec. 23.

Community supports Dragon's Closet Drive with generous donations

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Dragon’s Closet Drive supporting PCHS’s Dragon’s Closet.

Recycling and trash pick-up delayed due to Christmas holiday

Residential recycling and trash collection will experience a one-day delay following Christmas Day, December 25.

1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

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

73.8% of Peoria County students not ready for college based on English performance in on 2023-24 SAT

More than 7 in 10 Peoria County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize our national security and be better prepared'

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood addressed concerns regarding drones spotted across the United States during an interview with Blake Burman.

Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Tazewell County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of sex 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.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending Dec. 14

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

49% of Midland Community Unit School District 7 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 49% of the students in Midland Community Unit School District 7 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Board of Education met Dec. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Dec. 18

City of El Paso City Council met Nov. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 19, 2024

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Nov. 18

Illinois opens public vote on state flag redesign finalists

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the selection of its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest.

Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Marshall County in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Marshall County in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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

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

Woodford County residents pay $295,325 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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

Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?