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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 11, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, March 11

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City of Pekin City Council met March 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 11, 2025

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, March 10

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How many students are enrolled at Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Enrollment at Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oak Street traffic closure announced for Depot Street Construction Project

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Starting on April 15 at 7 a.m., Oak Street will be closed to all traffic between SW Washington Street and SW Commercial Street.

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Peoria man charged with sexually assaulting a young relative

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

April 11, 2025, Peoria, IL – Leroy Mackey, a 53-year-old man, has been charged with Criminal Sexual Assault for sexually abusing a relative under the age of 18 nearly four years ago.

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USPS halts changes to Peoria processing, commits to facility investment

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Peoria, Illinois – Congressmen Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen reacted positively to the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to keep mail processing operations at the Peoria Mail Processing and Distribution Center unchanged.

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Bishop Hill State Historic Site restoration plan advances with collaboration

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Travis Weaver has announced the advancement of long-awaited restoration and repair plans at the Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

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Rep. Ryan Spain hosts Miss Illinois Fair Queen at Illinois House

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain recently hosted Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher at the Illinois House of Representatives.

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$1.2 million in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 11, 2025

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

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Woodford County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Woodford County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Peoria Standard.

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2023-24 school year sees 211 students enrolled at Rankin Community School District 98

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Enrollment at Rankin Community School District 98 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Homeschool parent, co-op president Cox on Homeschool Act: ‘The state should not be in control of raising children’

By Peoria Standard reports | Apr 10, 2025

The latest amendment to HB2827, the Homeschool Act, a bill sponsored by State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn), has sparked fierce opposition from homeschooling families and advocacy groups across the state.

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Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending March 23, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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3 lawyers in good standing in cities within Stark County as of Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Cities within Stark County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Peoria County houses 40 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Peoria County has 40 new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Illinois’s annual cream of the crop photo contest open for young photographers

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is holding its 13th annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, providing students aged 8 to 18 with a platform to express their perspectives on Illinois agriculture.

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Darin LaHood addresses digital trade, US-China relations, and election integrity in April 2025

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Darin LaHood critiqued the Biden Administration's trade policies in April 2025, addressed global innovation competitiveness concerning the CCP, and advocated for federal election integrity through the SAVE Act.

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Spain recognized as 2025 legislative champion by Illinois Credit Union League

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain has been honored as the 2025 Legislative Champion by the Illinois Credit Union League for his work in supporting the credit union sector.

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Marshall County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.7% in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.7% of income in Marshall County, providing an average of $2,091 per capita to residents.

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2023-24 school year saw 836 students enrolled in Stark County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Stark County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.