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Peoria Standard publication area sees 34 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By G. E. Lee | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Peoria Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Peoria County Education: 12,960 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 8, 2025

In Peoria County school districts, 12,960 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Peoria announces continued resurfacing work with lane closures and parking restrictions

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 8, 2025

Resurfacing work is set to continue on several major streets in Peoria starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 9.

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will meet October 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 8, 2025

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 16

Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to promote early detection and support affected families

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 8, 2025

Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed to highlight the impact of breast cancer on individuals and families nationwide.

City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 8, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Sept. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 8, 2025

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 10

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 8, 2025

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 9

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 8, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 9

City of Peoria to honor Agatucci’s Restaurant with honorary street naming

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 8, 2025

The City of Peoria will host a ceremony on October 15 to dedicate part of Gift Avenue at University Street as “Via Agatucci,” honoring Agatucci’s Restaurant for its longstanding presence in the community.

City of Batavia Environmental Commission met Oct. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 8, 2025

City of Batavia Environmental Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 8

City of Peoria issues sewage warning after rainfall causes river overflow

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 7, 2025

The City of Peoria has issued a warning following recent rainfall that led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River.

Tazewell County collects just over $1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 7, 2025

In August, Tazewell County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By C. E. Murphy | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.4% of students enrolled in Mason County school districts identified as white.

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 7, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 8

City of Chillicothe City Council met Sept. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 7, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 8

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Oct. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 7, 2025

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Batavia City Council met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 7, 2025

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

Waukegan provides resources and support hotline for immigrant residents

By P. E. Pham | Oct 7, 2025

The City of Waukegan has announced a commitment to supporting all members of its community, including immigrants.

Resurfacing on Hamilton and Liberty rescheduled; lane, parking restrictions begin Oct. 8

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 7, 2025

Resurfacing work on Hamilton Boulevard and Liberty Street in Peoria, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, has been delayed due to weather.

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Peoria Standard publication area sees 34 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

Peoria County Education: 12,960 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

Peoria announces continued resurfacing work with lane closures and parking restrictions

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals will meet October 16

Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to promote early detection and support affected families

City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 9

City of Chillicothe Finance Committee met Sept. 10

City of Chillicothe Economic Development Committee met Sept. 9

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 9

City of Peoria to honor Agatucci’s Restaurant with honorary street naming

City of Batavia Environmental Commission met Oct. 8

City of Peoria issues sewage warning after rainfall causes river overflow

Tazewell County collects just over $1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

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

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Sept. 8

City of Chillicothe City Council met Sept. 8

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Oct. 7

City of Batavia City Council met Oct. 6

Waukegan provides resources and support hotline for immigrant residents

Resurfacing on Hamilton and Liberty rescheduled; lane, parking restrictions begin Oct. 8

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Oct. 13

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