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Mason City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

Mason City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

Waukegan solar farm offers discounted energy for low-income households

By Peoria Standard | Nov 4, 2025

The Yeoman Creek Community Solar Farm in Waukegan, Illinois, is part of the Solar for All Pilot Program and aims to help low to moderate income households reduce their electricity costs.

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Monday, Nov. 3

City of El Paso Finance Committee met November 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 4, 2025

City of El Paso Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, November 3

City of Batavia City Council met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Nov. 3

Illinois lawmakers approve major transit bailout amid debates over taxes and energy bills

By Peoria Standard | Nov 4, 2025

Illinois lawmakers concluded the fall veto session with several controversial measures, including a significant mass transit funding package, an energy bill overhaul, and changes to immigration enforcement.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Peoria Metro area competing on Friday, Nov. 7?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 4, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 7, these former Peoria Metro area high school standouts will be in action.

City of El Paso City Council met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of El Paso City Council met Monday, Nov. 3

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of East Peoria Board of Fire & Police Commission met Monday, Nov. 3

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Rep. LaHood on Chicago crime rates: 'Chicago is outpacing New York City in murders and shootings'

By L. J. Briggs | Nov 3, 2025

Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative of Illinois, said that Chicago's 2025 murder and shooting rates surpass those of New York City despite the latter's larger population.

Teacher turnover in Woodford County: 89.7% remain in their positions year-over-year

By S. J. Gay | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $58,882, 89.7% of teachers remain on their positions in Woodford County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Memorial Health hosts free public talk on common foot conditions

By Peoria Standard | Nov 3, 2025

Memorial Health and Springfield Clinic are set to host a free community health talk focused on bunions, hammertoes, and other common foot conditions.

Illinois Sen. Koehler’s sanitary district wastewater agreement bill passes House and Senate

By P. G. Scoggins | Nov 3, 2025

State Sen. David Koehler authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate allowing sanitary districts to enter long-term wastewater agreements with nearby private entities.