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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 1.3% of Stark County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.3% of students enrolled in Stark County schools identified as Hispanic.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Peoria County in week ending June 28

By G. E. Lee | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Tazewell County in week ending June 28?

By G. E. Lee | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending June 28

By G. E. Lee | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Peoria County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

In Peoria County schools, 1,876 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mason County?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

There were 13 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Mason County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Tazewell County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 28

By G. E. Lee | Jul 2, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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District 50 Schools administrators rank 207th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

Administrators in District 50 Schools earn an average of $97,321 per year, ranking 207th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marshall County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28

By G. E. Lee | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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22.1% of Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.1% of the students in Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sidewalk improvements completed at two intersections; ongoing work continues

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

Two intersections along Jefferson Avenue have recently seen the completion of sidewalk work as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.

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Darin LaHood highlights new bill focusing on tax cuts and national security

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

Darin LaHood discusses the "One Big Beautiful Bill," emphasizing its potential impact on American families through tax cuts and agricultural support while also addressing national security measures.

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Illinois officials stress safety measures for Fourth of July fireworks displays

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are urging safety for those involved in fireworks displays this Fourth of July.

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Road closure changes announced for Red White & BOOM! in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

Due to a water main break on June 29 at the intersection of Main Street and S.W. Adams Street, there will be changes to the road closure schedule in downtown Peoria for the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display.

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Rep. Ryan Spain announces new bill to lower prescription drug costs

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Peoria, Representative Ryan Spain announced the signing of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act.

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Peoria announces public meeting for CSO Year 4 Control Project

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

The City of Peoria Department of Public Works has announced an informational meeting about the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project.

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darin lahood discusses veteran support and legislative priorities

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood recently shared updates about his engagements with veterans from Illinois' 16th district and legislative measures focusing on border security and tax reliefs for families across Illinois through social media posts...

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Peoria County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Peoria Standard | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Peoria County, a 12.9% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending June 21?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, 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 21?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 1, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tazewell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.