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1 gas station in cities throughout Mason County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 19, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mason County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Oak Grove School District 68 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.6% of the students in Oak Grove School District 68 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Peoria opens city buildings as cooling stations during heatwaves

By Peoria Standard | Jun 19, 2025

The city of Peoria has announced that its buildings are available as cooling stations during extreme heat periods.

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Tazewell County ranks 27th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 19.9% of income in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Jun 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.9% of income in Tazewell County—ranking it 27th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Test expectations: How many Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.6% of Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illini Central Community Unit School District 189: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.8% of the students in Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Peoria County in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Tazewell County in week ending June 14?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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5 gas stations in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at five gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Stark County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Stark County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. Rep. Lahood: Illinois residents should 'not be forced to subsidize over $2.5 billion' for illegal immigratns

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

Darin LaHood, Representative of Illinois, said that state and local taxpayers are facing a heavy burden due to funds spent on services for illegal immigrants under sanctuary city policies.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood: Illinois leadership must 'put the needs of Illinois families and tax paying citizens first'

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

Darin LaHood, the representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, has expressed concerns over the sustainability of far-left policies in light of the state's budget deficit.

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Stark County Education: 767 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

In Stark County schools, 767 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised less than 1% of Tazewell County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

In Tazewell County schools, 81 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 administrators rank 287th lowest in state for average salary

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

Administrators in Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316 earn an average of $101,279 per year, ranking 287th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Republicans file lawsuit over alleged violation of Three Reading Rule

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

State Representative Ryan Spain, along with State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. and State Representative Bradley Fritts, has joined a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County.

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Illinois Republicans urge veto of Senate Bill 328

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

During a press conference, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses urged Governor Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328.

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Darin LaHood discusses business growth and global challenges

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood recently discussed various topics through social media posts dated June 17-18, 2025.

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Illinois Republicans urge Gov. Pritzker's veto on controversial Senate Bill 328

By Peoria Standard | Jun 18, 2025

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a piece of legislation they argue would benefit trial lawyers at the cost of jobs and economic growth.