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Three Peoria public schools with almost entirely low-income students got high marks in the state’s latest report card, even as the district and others across Illinois struggle with chronic absenteeism.
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos presented a ceremonial $500,000 check to Illinois Central College on Thursday to jump start the "Peoria Cradle to Career" initiative aimed at addressing the critical needs of Peoria's 61605 zip code.
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The Peoria Federation of Teachers has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new three-year contract with Peoria Public Schools.
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The Peoria Federation of Teachers has reached a tentative agreement with Peoria Public Schools on a new three-year contract.
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Early Thursday morning, the second round of federally-mediated negotiations between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public schools ended without an agreement.
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Members of the Peoria Federation of Teachers overwhelming approved a strike authorization in a vote Thursday evening.
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Going forward, Peoria Public Schools says students will need to "earn the privilege of attending athletic games" following a fight at Friday night's football game.
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Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria says his department will arrest 12 people, one adult and 11 juveniles, that they believe are involved with the fight that interrupted Friday's season opener.
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The union representing teachers at Peoria Public Schools will conduct a strike authorization vote on Thursday afternoon.
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Federal mediation between the Peoria Federation of Teachers and Peoria Public Schools failed to produce a new teacher's contract on day one of negotiations.