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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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City of East Peoria City Council met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2025

City of East Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Sept. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2025

City of Chillicothe Public Works Committee met Friday Sept. 17

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Pediatric surgery leader calls for empathy-focused innovation in health care simulation

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 20, 2025

Dr. Edward M. Barksdale Jr., a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and chief surgical officer for the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance, addressed health care professionals at the Jump...

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Man charged with stalking and burglary in Peoria remains in custody

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 20, 2025

Israel Ruiz, 41, has been charged with aggravated stalking and residential burglary in connection with incidents involving his ex-girlfriend in Peoria, Illinois.

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Hopedale Wellness Center announces annual holiday craft and vendor fair

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 20, 2025

The Hopedale Wellness Center will host the 2025 Hometown Holidays Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is designed to support local small businesses and community artisans by providing an opportunity...

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Katie Champion Williams named director of Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation

By Y. M. Perkins | Oct 20, 2025

Katie Champion Williams has been appointed as the new director of the Taylorville Memorial Foundation, with her tenure beginning on October 13.

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Mason County collects $30,233 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 19, 2025

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

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Rock Island County's football teams receive $694,800 in 2024

By C. V. Clayton | Oct 19, 2025

Rock Island County's collegiate football teams received $694,800 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Fulton County's football teams did not receive any funding in 2024

By C. V. Clayton | Oct 18, 2025

Fulton County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Peoria County home sales during week ending Oct. 11

By D. C. Mitchell | Oct 18, 2025

There were 37 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Oct. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Peoria County residents pay approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 18, 2025

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

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Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2025

City of El Paso Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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State Sen. Arellano: Trust Act expansion 'only makes it harder to remove dangerous individuals from our streets'

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano has expressed concerns that expanding the Trust Act could weaken cooperation between state and federal law enforcement, potentially undermining public safety.