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MacArthur Highway southbound lane closure set for November 13 in Peoria

By Peoria Standard | Nov 13, 2025

Beginning Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 a.m., changes will be made to the traffic pattern on N. MacArthur Highway in Peoria.

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Which Peoria Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Sunday, Nov. 16?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 13, 2025

Sunday, Nov. 16 will see these former Peoria Metro area high school stars in competition.

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Marshall County ranks 100th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By B. B. Benner | Nov 12, 2025

Marshall County residents paid $39,479 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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American Telemedicine Association urges Congress for lasting digital health policy

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2025

A senior official from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) has called on Congress to make digital health policy permanent, following a lapse in Medicare telehealth access that affected millions of patients in early October.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Woodford County in October compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Woodford County in October compared to the previous month.

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LaHood issues statement following House vote to end government shutdown

By Peoria Standard | Nov 12, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood, who represents Illinois’ 16th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, released a statement after the House voted to reopen the federal government.

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Who from Peoria Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Nov. 15?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 12, 2025

These former Peoria Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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We now know who the Bradley Braves are playing this season of college basketball

By J. H. Miner | Nov 12, 2025

They begin the season against the IUPUI Jaguars.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Tazewell County in October compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Nov 11, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Tazewell County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Peoria County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By B. B. Benner | Nov 11, 2025

Peoria County residents paid just over $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in September.

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Illinois House Republicans recognize caucus veterans on Veterans Day

By Peoria Standard | Nov 11, 2025

Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11, marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. The Department of Veterans Affairs notes that this date was chosen because fighting between Allied countries and Germany ceased on the 11th hour of...

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Illinois honors veterans on Veterans Day with message of gratitude

By Peoria Standard | Nov 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, recognition is given to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Stark County in October compared to previous month

By Peoria Standard | Nov 10, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Stark County in October compared to the previous month.

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Peoria County hosts public event for GIS Day on November 19

By Peoria Standard | Nov 10, 2025

Peoria County’s GIS Department is inviting the public to participate in GIS Day 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, from 1-4 p.m. The event will take place in Conference Room G10 at the Peoria County Courthouse, located at 324 Main Street...

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County Highway 13 remains closed as construction continues in Woodford County

By Peoria Standard | Nov 10, 2025

County Highway 13 in Woodford County remains closed as construction continues, according to an update issued on November 10, 2025.

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Darin LaHood recognizes FamilyCore milestone, local investment, and USMC anniversary in Peoria posts

By Peoria Standard | Nov 10, 2025

On November 10, Darin LaHood posted about presenting an award to FamilyCore’s leadership, supporting Viridis Chemical's new facility opening in Peoria, and honoring U.S. Marines on their anniversary.

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Peoria issues warning after sewage overflow into Illinois River

By Peoria Standard | Nov 10, 2025

Rainfall in Peoria has led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River, according to a recent alert from the City of Peoria.

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Peoria Metro to hold government meetings Nov. 9-15

By N. C. Baca | Nov 10, 2025

Peoria Metro will see the following events take place this week.

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Nov. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Monday, Nov. 10

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City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2025

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, Nov. 10