Steve Stein
CorrespondentSteve Stein is an award-winning news and sports writer and editor. Most recently, he covered Tazewell County communities for the Peoria Journal Star for 18 years.
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The intergovernmental agreement in place between Pekin and CityLink for public transportation service has been extended to March 31, 2027 so the two sides can hammer out a new deal. -
Pay raises for Washington's elected officials have been proposed by City Administrator Jeff Fiegenschuh. Salaries would increase annually after the raises go into effect in 2029. -
The Washington Fire Department is looking to install an electronic message board in front of its station. The new board would replace the existing sign that's believed to be from when the fire station was built in 1996. -
A nine-month moratorium on data center applications in Tazewell County is headed to the county board after the land use committee unanimously recommended approval. -
Pekin is getting a 27-year-old snow plow made specifically for airports. The price of the plow, formerly used at Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington, is more than a half million dollars cheaper than a new model. -
A moratorium on data center applications in Tazewell County is one step away from reaching the county board. The board's Land Use committee is expected to send the moratorium to the board for a vote. -
Changes could be coming to the busy intersection of West Jefferson and Bondurant streets during student arrival and pickup times at Washington Community High School. -
Early voting and vote-by-mail have started quickly in Tazewell County, and county clerk John Ackerman tells the county board he has concerns about why so many are voting early. -
Pekin's two downtown pocket parks are getting stronger security with the purchase and installation of a security-grade camera at each location for about $10,000. -
Three businesses were awarded TIF grants totaling $104,000 from the city of Pekin that will help pay for renovations to their buildings. The grants were approved Monday by the Pekin City Council.
