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Sidewalk work progresses as part of conversion project on Adams St. & Jefferson Ave

By Peoria Standard | May 28, 2025

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

Former doctor receives five-year sentence for unauthorized videotaping

By Peoria Standard | May 28, 2025

Henry Chang, a former neurosurgery resident in Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to five years in prison for unauthorized videotaping.

Ameren warns of rising electricity bills for Illinois residents this summer

By Peoria Standard | May 28, 2025

Illinois residents are set to face higher electricity bills this summer, according to Ameren.

Illinoisans warned about fake DMV text scams threatening driving privileges

By Peoria Standard | May 28, 2025

The Secretary of State’s Office has issued a warning to residents of Illinois about a new text message scam.

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met April 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Thursday, April 24

City of Chillicothe City Council met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 27

City of Marquette Heights City Council met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Tuesday, May 27

1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 17

By Peoria Standard | May 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

40.2% of Oak Grove School District 68 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.2% of the students in Oak Grove School District 68 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Peoria County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Canton Union School District 66 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 77.8% of Canton Union School District 66 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.