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Man charged in South Pekin double homicide pleads not guilty - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Man charged in South Pekin double homicide pleads not guilty WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:02 pm
Baseball Game Preview: Pekin Dragons vs. Richwoods Knights - MaxPreps.com
Baseball Game Preview: Pekin Dragons vs. Richwoods Knights MaxPreps.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 9:46 am
Angela Boerger Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Angela Boerger Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Police confirm 2 juveniles jailed after armed robbery in North Pekin - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Police confirm 2 juveniles jailed after armed robbery in North Pekin WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 18 May 2025 | 4:04 am
Police confirm 2 juveniles jailed after armed robbery in North Pekin - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Police confirm 2 juveniles jailed after armed robbery in North Pekin WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 17 May 2025 | 3:06 pm
Pekin High School celebrates its newest graduates at Memorial Stadium - Peoria Journal Star
Pekin High School celebrates its newest graduates at Memorial Stadium Peoria Journal Star
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
George Coussens Obituary (1942 - 2025) - Pekin, IL - Quad-City Times - Legacy.com
George Coussens Obituary (1942 - 2025) - Pekin, IL - Quad-City Times Legacy.com
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mother of Pekin shooting victim offers to pay adoption fee for dogs - CIProud.com
Mother of Pekin shooting victim offers to pay adoption fee for dogs CIProud.com
Published on 17 May 2025 | 3:14 am
Pekin business defaced by man walking naked downtown - 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Pekin business defaced by man walking naked downtown 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:27 pm
Business defaced by man strolling downtown Pekin naked - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Business defaced by man strolling downtown Pekin naked WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:28 am
Business defaced by man strolling downtown Pekin naked - clipped version - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Business defaced by man strolling downtown Pekin naked - clipped version WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:16 am
Drugs, possible explosive material found in Pekin home, police say - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Drugs, possible explosive material found in Pekin home, police say WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 15 May 2025 | 9:31 pm
UPDATE: Two men in custody following standoff with Pekin Police - 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
UPDATE: Two men in custody following standoff with Pekin Police 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:48 pm
Explosive materials found in Pekin home; two arrested - CIProud.com
Explosive materials found in Pekin home; two arrested CIProud.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:10 pm
Man taken into custody after false report of shooting incident - CIProud.com
Man taken into custody after false report of shooting incident CIProud.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Drugs, possible explosive material found in Pekin home, police say - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Drugs, possible explosive material found in Pekin home, police say WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Donavan Casey Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Donavan Casey Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin's highest-paid employees: 13 who make $125,000 or more annually - Peoria Journal Star
Pekin's highest-paid employees: 13 who make $125,000 or more annually Peoria Journal Star
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin man indicted on alleged attempt to entice a minor after arrest outside Peoria coffeeshop - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin man indicted on alleged attempt to entice a minor after arrest outside Peoria coffeeshop WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin man indicted on alleged attempt to entice a minor after arrest outside Peoria coffeeshop - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin man indicted on alleged attempt to entice a minor after arrest outside Peoria coffeeshop WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Scott King Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Scott King Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin Police decry ‘joke’ after man allegedly arrives on doorstep holding weapon - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin Police decry ‘joke’ after man allegedly arrives on doorstep holding weapon WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Faith Sarver Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Faith Sarver Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Douglas Clifton Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Douglas Clifton Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Gregory "Greg" Coffrin Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Gregory "Greg" Coffrin Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin ready to own 1,000 acres of land intended for technology park - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin ready to own 1,000 acres of land intended for technology park WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin mourns the loss of longtime city clerk Sue McMillan - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin mourns the loss of longtime city clerk Sue McMillan WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin City Hall grieves passing of veteran city clerk Sue McMillan - CIProud.com
Pekin City Hall grieves passing of veteran city clerk Sue McMillan CIProud.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hundreds of mourners gather to remember young Pekin men killed in double homicide - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Hundreds of mourners gather to remember young Pekin men killed in double homicide WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin City Council buying farmland to develop a technology park - CIProud.com
Pekin City Council buying farmland to develop a technology park CIProud.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspect in rural Pekin homicides remains in custody for fitness evaluation - WCBU Peoria
Suspect in rural Pekin homicides remains in custody for fitness evaluation WCBU Peoria
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Several hundred people remember young Pekin men killed in double homicide - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Several hundred people remember young Pekin men killed in double homicide WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mental fitness test sought for man accused in South Pekin double homicide - CIProud.com
Mental fitness test sought for man accused in South Pekin double homicide CIProud.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin man accused of killing two friends will undergo mental fitness evaluation - Peoria Journal Star
Pekin man accused of killing two friends will undergo mental fitness evaluation Peoria Journal Star
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mental fitness exam ordered for suspect in South Pekin double homicide - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Mental fitness exam ordered for suspect in South Pekin double homicide WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mental fitness exam ordered for suspect in South Pekin double homicide - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Mental fitness exam ordered for suspect in South Pekin double homicide WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
From farmland to data center: Pekin will profit from sale of about 321 acres of 1,000-acre Lutticken property - WCBU Peoria
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sue McMillan Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Sue McMillan Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin puts farmland purchase on fast track to bring technology park to city - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin puts farmland purchase on fast track to bring technology park to city WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Dawson Reese Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Dawson Reese Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:20 pm
Disturbance leads to police presence in Downtown Pekin - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Disturbance leads to police presence in Downtown Pekin WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
First-degree murder charges filed in South Pekin double shooting - CIProud.com
First-degree murder charges filed in South Pekin double shooting CIProud.com
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'They're dead!': Court documents reveal new details about double homicide in Pekin - Peoria Journal Star
'They're dead!': Court documents reveal new details about double homicide in Pekin Peoria Journal Star
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Tazewell County state's attorney files murder charges in rural Pekin double fatal shooting - WCBU Peoria
Tazewell County state's attorney files murder charges in rural Pekin double fatal shooting WCBU Peoria
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man charged with killing ‘good friends’ in South Pekin double murder - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Man charged with killing ‘good friends’ in South Pekin double murder WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspect and victims identified in double fatal shooting in South Pekin - Peoria Journal Star
Suspect and victims identified in double fatal shooting in South Pekin Peoria Journal Star
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Chase Rhodes Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Chase Rhodes Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Victims of South Pekin double fatal shooting identified as Tazewell County men - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Victims of South Pekin double fatal shooting identified as Tazewell County men WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fatal shooting in South Pekin leads to arrest of 21-year-old suspect - WICS
Fatal shooting in South Pekin leads to arrest of 21-year-old suspect WICS
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATED: Coroner identify victims in South Pekin double homicide - CIProud.com
UPDATED: Coroner identify victims in South Pekin double homicide CIProud.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Suspect in South Pekin double homicide shooting identified - 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
UPDATE: Suspect in South Pekin double homicide shooting identified 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin Country Club has new owners. Here's what they have planned for the golf course - Peoria Journal Star
Pekin Country Club has new owners. Here's what they have planned for the golf course Peoria Journal Star
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sylvia Asaro Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Sylvia Asaro Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Gary Larimore Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Gary Larimore Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Brandon Smith Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Brandon Smith Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 14 April 2025 | 11:00 pm
Betty Smith Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Betty Smith Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kimberly McKinney Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Kimberly McKinney Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin school district issues guidance ahead of senior class playing ‘assassin’ game - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin school district issues guidance ahead of senior class playing ‘assassin’ game WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands of dollars fly from boat in Pekin, most still unaccounted for - CIProud.com
Thousands of dollars fly from boat in Pekin, most still unaccounted for CIProud.com
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Joe Beach Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Joe Beach Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Two new Pekin City Council members are ready to serve, tackle learning curve - WCBU Peoria
Two new Pekin City Council members are ready to serve, tackle learning curve WCBU Peoria
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Dorothy Hurt Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Dorothy Hurt Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Keith Vaughn Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Keith Vaughn Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin City Council gets two new members - CIProud.com
Pekin City Council gets two new members CIProud.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin getting a 'shot in the arm' from Epic Medical's $25M medical equipment manufacturing facility - WCBU Peoria
Pekin getting a 'shot in the arm' from Epic Medical's $25M medical equipment manufacturing facility WCBU Peoria
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Why Pekin was 'love at first sight' for medical supply company's U.S. expansion - Peoria Journal Star
Why Pekin was 'love at first sight' for medical supply company's U.S. expansion Peoria Journal Star
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
New medical supply company picks Pekin for first U.S. production facility - Peoria Journal Star
New medical supply company picks Pekin for first U.S. production facility Peoria Journal Star
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'Epic' news for Pekin ... medical equipment manufacturing facility will be built in the city - WCBU Peoria
'Epic' news for Pekin ... medical equipment manufacturing facility will be built in the city WCBU Peoria
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Epic Medical to open U.S. facility in Pekin, creating 100+ jobs - CIProud.com
Epic Medical to open U.S. facility in Pekin, creating 100+ jobs CIProud.com
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin leaders to decide on new cannabis dispensary - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin leaders to decide on new cannabis dispensary WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin finalizes land deal for medical parts plant, approves 3rd and final marijuana dispensary - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin finalizes land deal for medical parts plant, approves 3rd and final marijuana dispensary WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pekin nursing home fined $25,000 after resident wandered off for three days - Peoria Journal Star
Pekin nursing home fined $25,000 after resident wandered off for three days Peoria Journal Star
Published on 23 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Medical equipment maker eyes Pekin site to create 100+ jobs - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Medical equipment maker eyes Pekin site to create 100+ jobs WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Denni Maquet Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Denni Maquet Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 18 March 2025 | 5:16 pm
Pekin City Council candidates pitch their priorities as April 1 election day nears - WCBU Peoria
Pekin City Council candidates pitch their priorities as April 1 election day nears WCBU Peoria
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Kent Garber Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Kent Garber Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Peoria attorney to open cannabis dispensary in historic Pekin building. Here's what we know - Peoria Journal Star
Peoria attorney to open cannabis dispensary in historic Pekin building. Here's what we know Peoria Journal Star
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Danielle Saul-Berrios Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Danielle Saul-Berrios Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Pekin couple conquers cancer, wins prestigious show car award - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin couple conquers cancer, wins prestigious show car award WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Forrest Junker Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Forrest Junker Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
5 former employees of now shuttered Pekin bakery claim to still be waiting on their pay - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
5 former employees of now shuttered Pekin bakery claim to still be waiting on their pay WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Paul Antonini Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Paul Antonini Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Pekin narcotics probe leads to large cocaine bust, loaded guns found - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin narcotics probe leads to large cocaine bust, loaded guns found WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Joel Flatley Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Joel Flatley Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 18 February 2025 | 1:50 am
Pekin City Council candidates speak out on the new 5% utility tax and other hot issues - WCBU Peoria
Pekin City Council candidates speak out on the new 5% utility tax and other hot issues WCBU Peoria
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Pekin finds loophole in ordinance banning homeless encampments on public property - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin finds loophole in ordinance banning homeless encampments on public property WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Pekin considering a methanol plant that could bring 25 new jobs - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin considering a methanol plant that could bring 25 new jobs WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Green energy company could build $550 million plant in Pekin - Peoria Journal Star
Green energy company could build $550 million plant in Pekin Peoria Journal Star
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Pekin business park could be home of an estimated $550 million methanol plant - WCBU Peoria
Pekin business park could be home of an estimated $550 million methanol plant WCBU Peoria
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Faye Taylor Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Faye Taylor Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Wendy McGill Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Wendy McGill Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 4 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Diana Davis Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Diana Davis Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Jimmy Rogers Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Jimmy Rogers Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 2 January 2025 | 7:06 pm
Alvin Woods Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Alvin Woods Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 28 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Pekin city leaders, developers speak on new retailers coming to East Court Village - WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Pekin city leaders, developers speak on new retailers coming to East Court Village WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
Published on 27 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Three national chains lined up for Pekin's East Court Village shopping center - Peoria Journal Star
Three national chains lined up for Pekin's East Court Village shopping center Peoria Journal Star
Published on 24 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Kim Maquet Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Kim Maquet Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 22 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Jewell "Julie" Brush-Olsen Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Jewell "Julie" Brush-Olsen Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
William Lash Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
William Lash Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Danny Sapp Obituary - Pekin, IL - Dignity Memorial
Danny Sapp Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am