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There were 32 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Fulton County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Woodford County collects $129,515 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Woodford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Tazewell County called home by 11 new registered sex offenders as of March

There were 11 new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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

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

Peoria County Board met March 13

Peoria County Board met Thursday, March 13

Illinois State Board of Education met March 12

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, March 12

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met April 15

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 15

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met April 15

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 15

City of East Peoria City Council met April 15

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, April 15

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met April 15

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 15

Charges filed in Peoria downtown stabbing incident

Today, James R. Holtsclaw, aged 30, was charged with aggravated battery following a stabbing incident that occurred in downtown Peoria over the weekend.

Road modifications continue in Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue project

Sidewalk construction is underway at several intersections along SW Jefferson Avenue and SW Adams Street.

Parole bill for young offenders, including violent crimes, fails in House vote

In recent legislative developments, an intriguing event unfolded during the third reading deadline week when a proposal aimed at altering sentencing provisions failed to secure enough support in the House.

Mason County: Medicare dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.5% of income in Mason County, providing an average of $4,192 per capita to residents.

1 new registered sex offender living in Peoria County in week ending March 30

There is one new registered sex offender living in Peoria County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Analysis: Peoria County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

Property owners in Peoria County paid 2.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Peoria Standard.

U.S. Rep. LaHood: H.R. 2725 will help address the 'lack of affordable housing' across Illinois

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, announced the reintroduction of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to address the shortage of affordable housing in Illinois.

No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County as of March

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Pleasant Hill School District 69 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Pleasant Hill School District 69 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 15 parolees from Peoria County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release