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City of Peoria City Council met July 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 23, 2025

City of Peoria City Council met Tuesday, July 22

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City of West Peoria City Council met July 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 23, 2025

City of West Peoria City Council met Tuesday, July 22

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Darin LaHood highlights legislative priorities and community engagement in recent posts

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2025

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th district since 2015, used recent social media posts dated July 21-23 to promote new legislation supporting economic growth and highlight his engagement with both young agricultural leaders and...

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Illinois delegation proposes VA clinic renaming after Civil War hero

By Peoria Standard | Jul 23, 2025

Today, Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois introduced legislation to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Peoria County in week ending July 12?

By G. E. Lee | Jul 23, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50% of Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 students failed the math 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 midgrade gas in cities in Peoria County in week ending July 12?

By G. E. Lee | Jul 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Peoria County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Fulton County in week ending July 12

By G. E. Lee | Jul 22, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$685,668 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Peoria County

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 22, 2025

In May, Peoria County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 students suspended 417 times during 2023-24 school year

By S. R. Figueroa | Jul 22, 2025

There were 417 incidents of students being suspended just in Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Analysis: Creve Coeur School District 76 administrators rank 68th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

Administrators in Creve Coeur School District 76 earn an average of $86,263 per year, ranking 68th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Woodford County in week ending July 12?

By G. E. Lee | Jul 22, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Woodford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did District 50 Schools students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 11.2% of the students in District 50 Schools passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$237,385 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Marshall County

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

In 2024, Marshall County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Fulton County in June compared to previous month

By C. A. Mohamed | Jul 22, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Fulton County in June remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Illinois Governor Pritzker faces criticism from Rep. Ryan Spain over gerrymandering comments

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker indicated that the state might need to adjust its congressional districts to further favor Democrats in response to Texas considering redrawing its own districts.

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Peoria issues warning after sewer overflow into Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | Jul 22, 2025

Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow into the Illinois River within the past 48 hours.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 during 2023-24 school year?

By S. R. Figueroa | Jul 21, 2025

There were 36 incidents of students being suspended in Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fulton County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 12

By G. E. Lee | Jul 21, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Fulton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending July 12?

By G. E. Lee | Jul 21, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.