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Mark Luft
Mark A. Luft is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 91st district since January 13, 2021 and the mayor of Pekin since April 2019. The 91st district, located in the Peoria metropolitan area, includes all or parts of Banner, Bartonville, Bryant, Canton, Creve Coeur, Cuba, Dunfermline, East Peoria, Fairview, Farmington, Glasford, Hanna City, Kingston Mines, Lake Camelot, Lewistown, Liverpool, Mapleton, Marquette Heights, Morton, Norris, North Pekin, Norwood, Pekin, South Pekin, and St. David. Luft was elected to the district to succeed retiring Republican Michael D. Unes. Early life, education, and career Luft was born in Pekin, Illinois. He "graduated from Pekin Community High School and attended Eastern Illinois University." He worked for the Illinois American Water Company for 26 years. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1987 to 1994. He previously "served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Pekin JFL." Political career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael D
Michael D may refer to: * Mike D (born 1965), founding member of the Beastie Boys Arts * Michael D. Cohen (actor) (born 1975), Canadian actor * Michael D. Ellison, African American recording artist * Michael D. Fay, American war artist * Michael D. Ford (1928–2018), English set decorator * Michael D. Roberts, American actor Business * Michael D. Dingman (1931–2017), American businessman * Michael D. Ercolino (1906–1982), American businessman * Michael D. Fascitelli, (born c. 1957), American businessman * Michael D. Penner (born 1969), Canadian lawyer and businessman Education * Michael D. Aeschliman (born 1948), American–Swiss educator * Michael D. Cohen (academic) (1945–2013), professor of complex systems, information and public policy at the University of Michigan * Michael D. Hanes, American music educator * Michael D. Hurley (born 1976), British Professor of Literature and Theology * Michael D. Johnson, a former President of John Carroll University * Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasford, Illinois
Glasford is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2010 census. Glasford is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Glasford or Glasco as it was called in 1868, was named for its founder, Samual Alexander Glasford/Glassford (1824-1896). Samuel A. Glasford whom arrived in Peoria County in 1842 from Ohio and was one of the early settlers of Timber Twp., had the foresight to off lots where cornfields once stood. When the railroad was built by his farm residence, Mr. Glasford had the hindsight to realize Lancaster, IL would seek the railroad and laid out the town December 9, 1868 which became incorporated as a village in 1889.Glasford Gazette. The Birth of Glasford; History of Eighty Years Glasco would become a center of trade and population along the new route of the Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Railroad, bringing many new settlers and stores to Glasco in 1868. The town has been called by many names in differe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Pekin, Illinois
South Pekin is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2010 census and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. History South Pekin was incorporated on April 12, 1917, five miles south of Pekin in an area previously known as "McFadden Flats". The village is located in Sections 27 and 34 of Cincinnati Township, which was formed in 1850. South Pekin owes its origin to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, as a railway station. Settlement in the South Pekin area began in the 1820s with the first arrival of white settlers to what would soon become Tazewell County. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad made a series of corporate decisions that eventually led to the founding of the village. The railroad constructed its line from Nelson, Illinois to Peoria in 1901. In 1904, C&NW discovered a large coalfield near Staunton in Macoupin County. A few years later, C&NW decided to build a line of access to the coal fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwood, Illinois
Norwood is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population was 478 at the 2010 census. Norwood, just outside Peoria, is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Norwood is located at (40.706804, -89.699650). According to the 2010 census, Norwood has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 473 people, 176 households, and 140 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 182 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.15% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population. There were 176 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Pekin, Illinois
North Pekin is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2010 census. North Pekin is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography North Pekin is located at (40.611088, -89.624536). According to the 2010 census, North Pekin has a total area of , of which (or 98.36%) is land and (or 1.64%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,574 people, 602 households, and 462 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 634 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.44% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. There were 602 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norris, Illinois
Norris is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 213 at the 2010 census, up from 194 at the 2000 census. Geography Norris is located in northeastern Fulton County. Illinois Route 78 passes through the southeast corner of the village, leading south to Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, and north to Farmington. According to the 2010 census, Norris has a total area of , all land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 194 people, 85 households, and 58 families in the village. The population density was . There were 98 housing units at an average density of . All of the residents of the village are White. The age distribution was 19.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. The median household income was $27,000 and the median fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morton, Illinois
Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,117 at the 2020 census. Morton is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located southeast of Peoria. The community holds an annual Morton Pumpkin Festival in the second week of September, and claims that 82 percent of the world's canned pumpkin is produced in Morton, earning it the designation "Pumpkin Capital of the World". This nickname had been lived up to because of the institution of the Libby's pumpkin factory. The annual Morton Pumpkin Festival gathers thousands of tourists from around Illinois and even some from other northern Midwest states, like Indiana and Wisconsin. History ''Family Circle'' magazine ranked Morton as one of its "10 best towns for families" in 2013. Geography According to the 2010 census, Morton has a total area of , of which (or 99.66%) is land and (or 0.34%) is water. Demographics Morton is part of the Peoria, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquette Heights, Illinois
Marquette Heights is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,824 at the 2010 census. Marquette Heights is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Peoria metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Marquette Heights is located at . According to the 2010 census, Marquette Heights has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,794 people, 982 households, and 815 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,006 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.39% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.07% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.25% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 0.39% from Race (United States Census), other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino of any race were 1.32 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapleton, Illinois
Mapleton is a small village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population was 227 at the 2000 census. Mapleton is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. There are four different plants in Mapleton, all located along U.S. Route 24: an Evonik chemical plant, a Lonza Group plant, a Caterpillar Inc. foundry, and an Ingredion facility; together, the large industrial complex forms one of Mapleton's (and the wider Peoria area's) most significant employers and a good source of skilled employees and good jobs. Geography Mapleton is located at . According to the 2010 census, Mapleton has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 227 people, 100 households, and 57 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 111 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.92% White, 1.32% Native American, and 1.76% from two or more races. There were 100 households, out o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liverpool, Illinois
Liverpool is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 129 at the 2010 census. History Liverpool was first settled in 1826. Multiple mills were established in the 1830s. In 1850 a plank road was established between Liverpool and Canton, Illinois. Geography Liverpool is located in eastern Fulton County at (40.390763, -90.000877), on the north bank of the Illinois River at river mile 128. It is east of Lewistown, the Fulton County seat, and southwest of Peoria. According to the 2010 census, Liverpool has a total area of , of which (or 98.77%) is land and (or 1.23%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 119 people, 47 households and 32 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 69 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.16% White, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population. There were 47 households, of wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewistown, Illinois
Lewistown is a city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It was named by its founder, Ossian M. Ross, after his oldest son, Lewis W. Ross. The population was 2,384 at the 2010 census, down from 2,522 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fulton County. Located in central Illinois, it is southwest of Peoria. It is the source of ''Spoon River Anthology'' by Edgar Lee Masters, who lived there. Native Americans in the United States, Native American burial mounds are nearby at Dickson Mounds off Illinois Route 97. History The city was named for Lewis Ross, the son of a first settler. The Lewistown post office has been in operation since 1831. It contains a tempera on canvas mural titled ''Lewiston Milestones'', painted by Ida Abelman in 1941, depicting the Lincoln–Douglas debates. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the United States Department of the Treasury ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
