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Good Friday is a day of reflection and celebration

By Peoria Standard | Apr 18, 2025

Good Friday is recognized as a time for remembering and appreciating grace and redemption.

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Darin LaHood addresses local community initiatives and national security in tweets

By Peoria Standard | Apr 18, 2025

In a series of tweets, Darin LaHood highlights his recent visit to a local Boys & Girls Club and discusses national security legislation.

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March: 1 new registered sex offender living in Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 18, 2025

There was one new registered sex offender living in Woodford County in March, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered sex offenders: 5 new living in Tazewell County as of March 30

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are five new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of the week ending March 30.

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Woodford County taxpayers give $327,220 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

In January, Woodford 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 Tazewell County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Tazewell 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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$111,664 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Hollis Consolidated School District 328 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Enrollment at Hollis Consolidated School District 328 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Peoria County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in Peoria 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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Steve Cortes on Rep. Sorensen opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Eric Sorensen’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

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Illinois State Board of Education met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 17, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16

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Darin LaHood supports local jobs, visits community programs, and receives award for traditional values

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Darin LaHood, representing Illinois’ 16th district, highlights his efforts to protect local jobs, engage with community programs, and advocate for traditional values in recent posts dated April 16 and 17, 2025

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Schools encouraged to join annual community clean-up project by Rep. Weaver

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Representative Weaver is encouraging schools in District 93 to take part in the annual Community Clean-Up Project.

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Ryan Spain receives advocacy awards from three major Illinois organizations

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain of Illinois has been recognized by three statewide organizations for his advocacy efforts.

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Oak Street closure extends through Commercial Street intersection for construction

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on April 21, the road closure on Oak Street will be extended from SW Washington to SW Commercial Street, affecting the Commercial Street intersection.

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Moss Avenue daytime lane closures to start April 21

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Daytime lane closures are scheduled to start on Moss Avenue on Monday, April 21.

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In 2022, Marshall County ranks 46th among Illinois counties with 23.3% transfer dependency

By Peoria Standard | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.3% of income in Marshall County—ranking it 46th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Robein School District 85 welcomes 150 students in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2025

Enrollment at Robein School District 85 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending March 30: No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County

By Peoria Standard | Apr 16, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending March 30, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.