South Pekin

The $8 million would upgrade the water treatment plant and replace water mains throughout the community. The intent is to reduce the current elevated levels of manganese in the system and eliminate the associated health risks.

A Pekin man charged with killing two of his friends will stay in custody at least until a mental fitness evaluation is completed.

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in custody following the shooting death of two people early Thursday morning in Pekin.

The village of South Pekin is hoping to obtain full outside funding for a state-mandated overhaul of its water system.