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Pekin Fire Department
Local News
Pekin, firefighters union agree on new 5-year contract
Steve Stein
The City of Pekin and its 54-member firefighters union have agreed on a new five-year contract. The Pekin City Council approved the contract Monday. Union ratification is expected this week.
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WCBU
Local News
Peoria County coroner identifies body of 50-year-old man reported missing in January
Eric Stock
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch presents his bill to limit where federal immigration centers can be placed in Illinois to a House committee on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
State News
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
Brenden Moore
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