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Sidewalk work begins at Main Street and Jefferson Ave intersection

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

Sidewalk construction has commenced at the intersection of Main Street and SW Jefferson Avenue, close to 333 Main Street.

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Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.4% of the students in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Peoria County residents pay $214,089 in County Sales Tax in April

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

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

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12 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Fulton County as of Q1

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Cities within Fulton County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Woodford County: 9 inmates scheduled for release in Q3

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 4.3% of Peoria County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.3% of students enrolled in Peoria County schools identified as Asian.

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Pekin Public School District 108: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.2% of Pekin Public School District 108 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Marshall County Education: 1,612 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.9% of students enrolled in Marshall County schools identified as white.

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Oak Grove School District 68 administrators rank 316th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Administrators in Oak Grove School District 68 earn an average of $102,767 per year, ranking 316th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 7

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Marshall County in week ending June 7

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marshall County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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LaHood discusses economic predictability and foster care program reforms

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Peoria, Illinois – Congressman Darin LaHood, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, recently engaged in discussions with United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the potential impact of the One Big...

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Teen transferred to adult court for February shooting in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

A Peoria County judge has approved the transfer of a 15-year-old male to adult court in connection with a February shooting that injured a 9-year-old boy.

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Traffic shift delay announced for Pioneer Parkway due to weather

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Due to a forecast of severe weather, the planned traffic pattern shift on W Pioneer Parkway at the intersection with N University Street has been postponed.

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Traffic pattern change announced for Pioneer Parkway intersection

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, traffic patterns on West Pioneer Parkway at the intersection of North University Street will undergo changes.

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East Bluff roads closed for Jubilee Day drone show on June 19

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented on several streets in the East Bluff area near Glen Oak Park, located at 2218 N. Prospect Road.

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darin lahood addresses illinois budget deficit and foster care opportunities

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

Darin LaHood discusses Illinois' budget issues while highlighting youth welfare initiatives and international diplomacy.

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Father charged with aggravated battery in infant abuse case

By Peoria Standard | Jun 17, 2025

June 17, 2025, Peoria, IL – Gabriel A. King, aged 24, faces charges of aggravated battery for allegedly abusing his two-month-old child.

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How many white students were enrolled in Mason County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.2% of students enrolled in Mason County schools identified as white.

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Analysis: Hollis Consolidated School District 328 administrators rank 341st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Hollis Consolidated School District 328 earn an average of $104,483 per year, ranking 341st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.