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Pekin, Illinois is located in Tazewell County. Zip codes in Pekin, IL include 61554, 61555, and 61558. More Pekin information.

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Wednesday Nov 4 | WEEK-TV

Prescription Drug Disposal Program

Illinois American Water has partnered with State Senator Dave Koehler, the Tazewell County Health Department and the Pekin Police Department to start a prescription drug disposal program.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

WAND-TV Decatur

Illinois Spotlight: Deficits could affect plows

Municipal budgets are tightening in Illinois, which means replacing older snowplows could be a slower process.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

WHOI

James Field Redetication Ceremony

A mass of people gathered in Pekin today to rededicate a historical landmark for many.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Tribune-Star

About 160 pack pews of Allen Chapel as 104-year-old pipe organ plays for first time in decades

Sunlight shone through stained glass windows, onto brightly waxed hardwood floors, as a 104-year-old pipe organ played "Amazing Grace" for the first time in three decades.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Post Tribune

Felony charges unsealed in '07 Munster homicide

Felony murder charges filed in a 2007 Munster homicide have been unsealed after the suspect, John Jerome Stokes, was moved from a federal penitentiary in Illinois to the Lake County Jail for his initial hearing.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

WEEK-TV

Astronaut Altman Room in Museum

Astronaut Scott Altman is back in his home town of Pekin Friday night where he now has his own room at the Tazwell County Museum and Education Center.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

WHOI

Pekin Holiday Inn Express on Fire

The Holiday Inn Express at 3615 Kelly Avenue in Pekin caught fire around 9:30 Friday morning.

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Peoria Pundit

Halloween Party benefits Tazewell animal shelter

Subject: TAPS Halloween party Halloween party for pets at TAPS Shelter 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554 Saturday, October 24, noon-3 pm Is your dog or cat a party animal? Are you and your pet ready for a howling good time? Do you have the "pawfect" costume for your pet? Pooches, cats, and their people will be able to pose for photos.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

WMBD-TV Peoria

Pekin Teen Brain Dead after Police Pursuit Ends in Crash

An 18-year-old Pekin girl is brain dead. She was in a single-vehicle crash during a police pursuit over the weekend.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

WQAD

CEO and president of Ill-based ethanol producer Aventine steps down

The president and chief executive officer of ethanol producer Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

WHOI

After School Help

At Broadmoor Junior High in Pekin a number of students and their families took part in Lights on Afterschool Program.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

WHOI

Rollin' On The River

It was last year, two days after Christmas. Perry Martin of Pekin was doing his job as an iron worker when he had a terrible accident.

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Mon Oct 05, 2009

Alton Telegraph

CUB urges public to attend rate hearing

The Citizens Utility Board has put out the call to consumers, urging them to be heard at a public hearing scheduled tonight by state regulators regarding Ameren's proposed $226 million rate hike.

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Mon Sep 28, 2009

WMBD-TV Peoria

Parents Learn How To Protect Children When Driving

Tazewell County deputies say many people try to save money by using second-hand car seats.

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Sat Sep 26, 2009

WHOI

Family and Friends Hold Benefit for Murdered Mason Man

Family and friends of a murder victim from Mason County are holding a fundraiser today to help pay for his funeral expenses.

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Thu Sep 24, 2009

WHOI

YouNews: Local Resident to Compete....

LOCAL RESIDENT TO COMPETE FOR MISS ILLINOIS TEEN USA 2010 November 20th - 22nd, 2009 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago WINNER TO REPRESENT ILLINOIS AT THE NATIONAL 2010 MISS TEEN USAA PAGEANT! Brooke Elizabeth Agunod , 16, of Pekin will compete for the title of MISS ILLINOIS TEEN USA 2010 on November 20th - 22nd, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency ...

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Tue Sep 22, 2009

WHOI

YouNews: Dustin Englebrecht Benefit

We are having a Candle Light Memorial at Pekin Park Friday night at 7pm to observe Dustin's memory and it is open to the public.

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Tue Sep 15, 2009

Alton Telegraph

ICC to host public hearings on Ameren rate increase proposals

The Illinois Commerce Commission will play host to three public hearings to gather comments on Ameren Illinois' proposal to increase rates charged for the delivery of natural gas and electricity to customers.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

Lincoln Daily News

Christian Village to Host Benefit

T he Christian Village, the Christian Homes nursing facility located in Lincoln, will be hosting a benefit event to help purchase a bus for its residents.

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Sun Aug 30, 2009

WHOI

Friday Night Football

RIVERSIDEa 'BROOKFIELD 41 METAMORA 52 STERLING 30 MORTON 15 PEKIN 21 RICHWOODS 40 GALESBURG 32 DUNLAP 27 EAST PEORIA 15 WOODRUFF 35 CANTON 7 WINNEBAGO 42 CHAMP.

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