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LaHood supports FY 2026 appropriations bill benefiting veterans

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2025

Today, Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois' 16th Congressional District voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

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Sidewalk work continues on Jefferson Avenue amid conversion project

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2025

Sidewalk work is progressing at several intersections along Jefferson Avenue as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.

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2024: Delavan Community Unit School District 703 administrators rank 240th lowest in state for average salary

By Peoria Standard | Jun 25, 2025

Administrators in Delavan Community Unit School District 703 earn an average of $98,446 per year, ranking 240th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.7% of the students in Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 63.8% of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.8% of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Peoria County in week ending June 14?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of diesel 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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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Marshall County in week ending June 14

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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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$711,128 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Peoria County

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

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

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$986,527 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Woodford County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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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Woodford County Education: 21 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Woodford County schools identified as Black.

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Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met June 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 24, 2025

Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, June 24

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Peoria man charged with murder remains in custody after detention hearing

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

On June 24, 2025, Christopher P. Adams Jr., aged 20, was charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of Teron M. Scott Jr., also 20 years old.

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Peoria woman indicted for riverfront murder after victim's death

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

A Peoria County Grand Jury has indicted Deziaah Z. Hunter, 19, for the first-degree murder of Kenadee Wallenfang, 18, following an incident earlier this month along Peoria’s Riverfront.

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Four charged after armed robbery at Northwest Peoria apartment complex

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

Three adults and one juvenile have been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier this month at an apartment complex in Northwest Peoria.

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Village of Swansea Village Committees met May 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 24, 2025

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, May 19

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Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met May 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 24, 2025

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, May 19

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

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of regular 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tazewell County in week ending June 14?

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of premium 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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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1.2% of Tazewell County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jun 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.2% of students enrolled in Tazewell County schools identified as Black.