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The 1,000-acre Lutticken property belongs to Pekin. Mayor Mary Burress announced Monday the city had closed earlier in the day on its $14 million purchase of the property.
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A Pekin woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to have someone killed.
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Normally the swearing in of a city clerk doesn't end with a standing ovation from the audience. The swearing in Monday of Nicole Stewart as Pekin's new city clerk wasn't a normal occasion.
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The City of Pekin is getting ready to launch a text system aimed at keeping residents informed and connected.
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An important piece of the Tazewell County Justice Center Annex puzzle was put into place Wednesday when the Tazewell County Board approved the purchase of a vacant building at 306 Court Street in downtown Pekin.
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The Pekin Police Department is investigating a body found floating in the Illinois River Wednesday morning.
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Low-speed gas-powered bicycles have been banned from Pekin streets and sidewalks. The Pekin City Council approved an ordinance amendment proposed by Police Chief Seth Ranney to ban the bikes.
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Pekin officials said Monday the city is continuing efforts to seek foreclosure on the property at 2801 Court St. that formerly was the site of a Motel 6 and McCritter's Bar & Grill.
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A class project by some Pekin Community High School juniors aims to educate the public about the Underground Railroad’s place in Tazewell County history.
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The Pekin City Council on Monday approved a zoning change from B-1 Local Business to B-3 General Business requested by Kroger for its store at 1607 Broadway St. The rezoning will allow Kroger to install up to six video gaming terminals inside the store.