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EPA violation in South Pekin water requires $11 million system overhaul
SOUTH PEKIN (25News Now) - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency found the Village of South Pekin violating manganese limits in its water system about one year ago, but what happens next could be in the hands of voters. Trustee Remington Hawkins said the manganese level has remained the same for...
What's next for this historic building in downtown Pekin? Here's what we know
Tucked away in a quiet corner of downtown Pekin just off Court Street, the Central House Plaza Building has seen businesses come and go since the 19th century Illinois Central Hotel, or Central House closed in 1958. By the 1970s, the historic site was home to the Pekin Downtown Motel...
This quirky local bookstore unites love of reading and cuddly cats
Appealing to both readers and pet lovers has apparently been a sound business model for the Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society, also known at TAiLS. In 2019, the Pekin-based non-profit organization opened TAiLS of a Bookworm, a bookstore and gift shop where customers could see a selection of cats from local animal shelters available for adoption. TAiLS vice president and TAiLS of a Bookworm store manager Chad Kautz estimated the store has raised between $70,000 and $90,000 for animals shelters in the greater Peoria area.
Softball Game Recap: Illinois Lutheran Comes Up Short
Illinois Lutheran and Grant Park squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Illinois Lutheran had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Grant Park Dragons by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Illinois Lutheran couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mayor Mary Burress wants to keep Pekin a home rule municipality
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Monday night, Pekin Mayor Mary Burress issued the deciding vote to defeat a proposal to have a referendum that would end the city’s home rule status. A home rule municipality can enact rules that have a direct local impact and provides for a home rule sales tax. That sales tax is what city staff says generates $8,000,000 per year.
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