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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

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City of Chillicothe City Council met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

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City of Peoria Fair Employment Commission met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

City of Peoria Fair Employment Commission met Thursday, Sept. 11

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Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 13, 2025

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 11

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Stark County residents pay $10,656 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 12, 2025

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

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Prairie State Taxes: Pekin residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 12, 2025

Pekin residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Peoria County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By B. B. Benner | Sep 12, 2025

Peoria County residents paid just under $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in July.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2’s outstanding debt hit $624,109

By M. A. Bowles | Sep 12, 2025

Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2's outstanding school debt reached $624,109 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $302,966 per student.

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Darin LaHood commemorates national remembrance and local achievements in recent posts

By E. D. Hanley | Sep 12, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood used social media this week to honor victims of September 11 on its anniversary (Sept. 11), recognize Charlie Kirk's legacy with a Congressional Resolution alongside colleagues from Illinois, and celebrate milestones at...

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Illinois State Police urge caution during fall harvest season

By V. C. Ocampo | Sep 12, 2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has issued a reminder to both motorists and farmers regarding traffic safety during the fall harvest season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.