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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Peoria Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 29.6% of the students in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Sen. Arellano: Delivery tax is 'the most regressive tax I’ve seen in my entire career'

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

Li Arellano Jr., State Senator of Illinois, expressed concerns over a $1.50 delivery tax that was approved by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending June 7?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Woodford County to be released

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Woodford County set to be released from jail in July.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 7

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Tazewell County will have 17 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 17 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Tazewell County during the third quarter of 2025.

East Peoria School District 86: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.6% of East Peoria School District 86 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Governor Pritzker faces congressional questioning on sanctuary state policies

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker was questioned by the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. regarding Illinois' sanctuary state laws.

Illinois fiscal year 2026 budget draws criticism from Rep. Ryan Spain

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget by Governor Pritzker, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain expressed concerns over the $55.2 billion budget.

Judge rules on detention for teens in fatal tow yard case

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

June 16, 2025, Peoria, IL – On Friday, June 13, State's Attorney Jodi Hoos filed first-degree murder charges against two teenagers involved in a fatal incident at a tow yard.