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$114,252 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Mason County

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 6, 2025

In August, Mason County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Woodford County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.8% of students enrolled in Woodford County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Experts outline controllable factors in reducing breast cancer risk

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 6, 2025

A federal panel has updated its guidance, now recommending that women begin mammogram screenings every other year starting at age 40, rather than waiting until age 50.

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City of East Peoria City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Sept. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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How many white students were enrolled in Fulton County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 5, 2025

In Fulton County school districts, 3,607 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4.6% of Tazewell County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% of students enrolled in Tazewell County school districts identified as multiracial.

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$129,816 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Woodford County

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 5, 2025

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

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Recent Peoria County home sales in week ending Sept. 27

By D. C. Mitchell | Oct 4, 2025

There were 63 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Peoria County Education: 24 Pacific Islander students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 4, 2025

In Peoria County school districts, 24 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Woodford County collects $145,252 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 4, 2025

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

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City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 4, 2025

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 2.

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16 multiracial students enrolled in Stark County districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 4, 2025

In Stark County school districts, 16 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Travis Weaver announces citizen spotlight initiative and provides legislative updates

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 3, 2025

Rep. Travis Weaver has announced several updates for residents of Central and Western Illinois in his latest e-newsletter, including the launch of a Citizen Spotlight initiative, information on the upcoming veto session, concerns about electoral...

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Intersection of S. Warren and W. Widenham Streets closing for sewer project

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 3, 2025

The intersection of South Warren Street and West Widenham Street will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 6.

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$141,700 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Fulton County

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Fulton County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2,015 multiracial students enrolled in Peoria County districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.4% of students enrolled in Peoria County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Darin LaHood criticizes Senate Democrats over ongoing government shutdown

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 3, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood posted multiple times between October 1–3, 2025 criticizing Senate Democrats regarding an ongoing government shutdown.

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Oak Street to close October 4 for Warehouse District Block-tober Fest

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 3, 2025

Oak Street will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, for the Warehouse District Block-tober Fest.