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City of Marquette Heights City Council met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2025

City of Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Lewistown City Council met Oct. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28

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City of East Peoria Planning Commission met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2025

City of East Peoria Planning Commission met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Chillicothe City Council met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2025

City of Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2025

City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25

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Peoria County schedules public hearing on proposed property tax increase

By P. E. Pham | Oct 27, 2025

A public hearing regarding a proposed property tax levy increase for Peoria County is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Peoria County Courthouse, located at 324 Main Street, Room 403, in Peoria, Illinois.

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OSF HealthCare expert advises caution with over-the-counter menopause remedies

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 27, 2025

The transition to menopause can bring a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, and anxiety.

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Mason County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Gay | Oct 27, 2025

In Mason County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How much did coaches earn in 2024 on average working at the only institution paying coaches in Woodford County?

By D. K. Emery | Oct 27, 2025

The average coaching salary at Eureka College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Woodford County, was $31,143, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Lincoln Memorial Foundation announces annual Light Up a Life tree-lighting ceremony

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 27, 2025

The Lincoln Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Light Up a Life tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place in front of Lincoln Memorial Hospital and is open to the public.

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2024: 11 coaches at institution in Peoria County earned on average $151,032

By D. K. Emery | Oct 26, 2025

The average coaching salary at Bradley University, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Peoria County, was $151,032, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Stark County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Gay | Oct 26, 2025

In Stark County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sidewalk closures and lane restrictions continue at Fulton and Jefferson intersection

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 26, 2025

Sidewalk construction is ongoing at the northwest and northeast corners of Fulton Street and S.W. Jefferson Avenue.

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Intersection at Isabell Avenue and Shenandoah Drive to close for storm sewer repairs

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 26, 2025

The intersection of N. Isabell Avenue and W. Shenandoah Drive will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22.

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Road closures announced for Bradley Sigma Nu Halloween 4K Fundraiser on October 25

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 26, 2025

Several roads near Bradley University will be closed on Saturday, October 25, to accommodate the Sigma Nu Halloween 4K Fundraiser.

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Lady Renee White Rocks in Pink Cancer Walk to cause lane restrictions October 25

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 26, 2025

Rolling lane restrictions will be in place on several city streets from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, for the Lady Renee White Rocks in Pink Cancer Walk.

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Weekly recap of Peoria County home sales during week ending Oct. 18

By D. C. Mitchell | Oct 25, 2025

There were 57 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Oct. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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60 sports coaches at institutions in Rock Island County earn on average $38,137 in 2024

By D. K. Emery | Oct 25, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Rock Island County during 2024 was $41,793 at Augustana College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.