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Peoria County residents pay $218,538 in County Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 11, 2025

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

Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 11, 2025

Peoria residents paid just over $5.7 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in July.

Stark County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 11, 2025

Stark County residents paid $64,442 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Q2 2025: Cities within Mason County recorded 4 lawyers in good standing

By C. A. Mohamed | Sep 11, 2025

There were four lawyers in good standing in cities within Mason County as of the second quarter of 2025.

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Hollis Consolidated School District 328’s outstanding debt hit $652,000

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 11, 2025

Hollis Consolidated School District 328 had the fifth lowest outstanding school debt among Peoria County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending Sept. 20: 2 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County to be released from prison

By C. B. Soto | Sep 11, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Tazewell County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Illinois House Republicans mark anniversary of September 11 attacks with call for unity

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 11, 2025

On the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Illinois House Republicans issued a statement reflecting on the events that changed the nation.

LaHood introduces resolution honoring late activist Charlie Kirk

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 11, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood, along with Congresswoman Mary Miller and Congressman Mike Bost, introduced a Congressional Resolution in Washington, D.C., to denounce the political killing and honor the legacy of Illinois native and political activist...

Week ending Sept. 20: 6 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released

By C. B. Soto | Sep 10, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in Peoria County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Darin LaHood criticizes sanctuary policies and warns about cyber threats

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood addressed issues including sanctuary city policies, Chinese cyber-espionage threats, and political violence through a series of posts dated September 8–10, 2025.

Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Mason County school districts

By S. R. Figueroa | Sep 10, 2025

Havana Community Unit School District 126 used the largest share of its debt limit in Mason County during fiscal year 2024, at 3.8% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Fulton County taxpayers give $278,852 in County School Facility Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Fulton County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

LaHood condemns murder of Charlie Kirk and calls for accountability

By M. K. Wilcox | Sep 10, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois's 16th district has issued a statement following the murder of Charlie Kirk, calling it "a heinous act of political violence that has become too common in our country."

Illinois: Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21 owed $760,045 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 10, 2025

Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21's outstanding school debt reached $760,045 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $239,008 per student.

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Peoria County residents pay $218,538 in County Sales Tax in July

Peoria residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

Stark County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

Q2 2025: Cities within Mason County recorded 4 lawyers in good standing

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Hollis Consolidated School District 328’s outstanding debt hit $652,000

Week ending Sept. 20: 2 inmates sentenced in Tazewell County to be released from prison

Illinois House Republicans mark anniversary of September 11 attacks with call for unity

LaHood introduces resolution honoring late activist Charlie Kirk

Week ending Sept. 20: 6 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released

Darin LaHood criticizes sanctuary policies and warns about cyber threats

Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Mason County school districts

Fulton County taxpayers give $278,852 in County School Facility Tax in July

LaHood condemns murder of Charlie Kirk and calls for accountability

Illinois: Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21 owed $760,045 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

Illinois opens grant applications for Safe Routes to School safety projects

Illinois lawmaker criticizes state board for lowering student achievement standards

City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 10

Which former Peoria Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

Illinois: Creve Coeur School District 76 owed $1.1 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Marshall County school districts

Week ending Sept. 20: 6 inmates sentenced in Peoria County to be released

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