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A new entrance into the Market Square Shopping Center off Parkway Drive just north of the intersection of Parkway and Court Street in Pekin has been blocked off by traffic barrels.
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The first of two forums for the six Pekin City Council candidates attracted about 75 audience members who packed the Pekin Public Library's Community Room on Wednesday night despite a prediction of freezing rain.
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The city was three years behind on its required budget audits when Burress was elected in 2023. Because of that predicament, the city has been on a "do not pay" list for state grants for projects.
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Police can now approach someone who is sleeping in a tent or not on city property. Previously, only sleeping in a tent was outlawed.
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A standoff involving the city of Pekin, CVS and the owner of the property where a CVS pharmacy is located in the city threatens to delay the start of a portion of the Court Street reconstruction project.
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Pekin took the first step Monday toward the possible construction of an estimated $550 million methanol plant at 300 Hanna Drive in the Riverway Business Park.
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Funding for Pekin's policy will come from revenue generated by the city's 7% hotel/motel tax. The revenue can only be used for tourism activities or to attract non-resident visitors for overnight stays, according to state regulations.
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Parkside Fitness opened in 1975.
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Holiday cheer is in full swing in Tazewell County!
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Brett Grimm is only a few weeks into his new role as chairman of the Tazewell County Board, adapting to the requirements of the position. The former county auditor is eager to guide Tazewell County in the years ahead, but he's also not planning to rush into making major changes.