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New Normal fire station set to improve community response times

New Normal fire station set to improve community response times

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Normal Fire Station 2 will be reborn, albeit in a different part of town. The Normal Fire Department is making progress on its $8 million Fire Station Two, located at the intersection of Shephard and Hershey roads, which will be a more modern version of the old College Avenue location. Mick Humer, the chief of the Normal Fire Department, shares how the new fire station will assist…See the Story

Tazewell County certifies 95,000th marriage milestone

Tazewell County certifies 95,000th marriage milestone

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PEKIN, Illinois (WMBD) -- Tazewell County just hit a milestone last Friday that the county clerk John Ackerman and his staff have been tracking for a year and a half. Tazewell County was established in 1827. Since its inception, the county has been keeping track of marriage licenses ever since. On Friday, June 27, 2025, Tazewell County just certified its 95,000th marriage certificate. Ackerman said the reason that this milestone exists is becaus…Read Article

Pekin police investigating dead body found in Illinois River

Pekin police investigating dead body found in Illinois River

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Pekin Police investigate man found in Illinois River, body recovered by fire department. Coroner's office involved in investigation.Read Article

UT keeps sparkling girls soccer season going with win in PKs over Pekin

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United Township kept its sparkling season going in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, defeating Pekin in regional semifinal actionSoccer · Pekin Read Article

Tazewell County man pleads not guilty to double homicide

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PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) -- A man accused of killing two others last month will next appear in court in late July to allow time for a mental health exam. Memphis Rue appeared in Tazewell County Circuit Court for a brief hearing Thursday morning. He entered pleas of not guilty and a July 28 hearing was scheduled. Rue, 21, is charged with murder in connection with the April 24, shooting deaths of Chase Rhodes, 21, of Pekin and Dawson Reese, 21, of rural…Pekin · Pekin Read Article

Alto Ingredients: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $11.7 million in its first quarter.Pekin · Pekin Read Article

Epic Pharma Solutions to spend $25 Million to expand in Pekin Illinois creating 50 new jobs.

Pekin, Illinois — According to state and local development sources, Epic Pharma Solutions plans to invest $25,000,000.00 to build out new space in Pekin. The company is creating 50 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space in Pekin, on or about May 1, 2026. According to the company website Epic Medical is a specialty holding Company. The groups entities engage in a fully integrated process of Manufacturing , Research a…Pekin · Pekin Read Article

Human error led to double votes in Tazewell County election

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PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) -- Two people in Tazewell County voted twice last November during the general election but it was due to human error, not to trying to commit fraud. Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman, who oversees the elections for the county, said two people voted early and then forgot about it. They then went to the polls on Election Day and voted again. Local election commissions ensure ballot safety Because it was human error, and …Pekin · Pekin Read Article

Pekin Country Club has new owners. Here's what they have planned for the golf course

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Changes are coming to Pekin Country Club.Golf · Pekin See the Story

Prep track and field: Panther boys win Jerry Horton Relays

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PEKIN — For the seniors, this was their last chance to leave their legacy at a place that has been home to them.Pope Francis · Pekin Read Article

Pekin to host theater fundraiser

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The Pekin Panther Players will host their annual Night of Theatre fundraising event April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Pekin High School commons. The event consists of an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet as well as student speech and music performances.Pekin · Pekin See the Story

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