Pekin

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.

A Pekin woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to have someone killed.

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.

The City of Pekin is getting ready to launch a text system aimed at keeping residents informed and connected.

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.

The Pekin Police Department is investigating a body found floating in the Illinois River Wednesday morning.

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.

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.

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.

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.