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Norwood Elementary School District 63: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.4% of the students in Norwood Elementary School District 63 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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The Registry shows 3 new sex offenders living in Fulton County as of January

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

Fulton County had three new sex offenders registered as living there in January, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Feb. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 11, 2025

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 11

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City of Chillicothe City Council met Jan. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 11, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Jan. 13

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Illinois faces $3.2 billion deficit; GOP urges migrant service cuts

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is gearing up for a significant event in the 2025 legislative session, as Governor Pritzker prepares to deliver the Budget Address on Wednesday, February 19.

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Freight RAILCAR Act reintroduced by Congressmen LaHood and Schneider

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood and Brad Schneider, along with 39 other original cosponsors, reintroduced the Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025 in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to incentivize the replacement and modernization of the...

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Peoria prepares for significant snowfall with public works crews ready

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

The City of Peoria is preparing for an expected snowfall starting tomorrow morning, with accumulations projected between 3 to 7 inches.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mason County in week ending Feb. 1

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Graduation rates from Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 rise in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The graduation rate in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 grew to 97.6% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Tazewell County Republicans Chairman: Trump's order banning sex-change procedures for minors 'puts the well-being of America’s youth first'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed support for President Trump's executive order banning federal funding and promotion of chemical and surgical sex-change procedures for minors.

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20.4% of Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.4% of the students in Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Peoria County announces holiday closures for February

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The 10th Judicial Circuit will not hold sessions on Wednesday, February 12, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Marshall County in January compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Marshall County in January remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending Feb. 1?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Jan. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 10, 2025

City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 8

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Rep. Weaver appointed to six committees in 104th General Assembly

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

Rep. Weaver has announced his appointment to six committees for the 104th General Assembly.

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Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

These former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Prairie State sales taxes: East Peoria residents paid 23rd-largest sum in November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Feb 9, 2025

East Peoria residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Peoria County taxpayers give $7,514 in County Automobile Renting Tax in November 2024

By Peoria Standard | Feb 9, 2025

In November 2024, Peoria County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Peoria Standard Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Peoria Standard | Feb 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Peoria Standard publication area submitted 91 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.