The city of Pekin held a town hall to discuss the potential construction of a data center, with some residents concerned ...

A proposed state bill in Illinois could require data centers to pay for any increased utility costs caused by their operations, as well as build renewable energy and guarantee transparent public ...

PEKIN, Ill., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Pekin has unveiled an all-new brand identity, positioning the Central Illinois community as a top choice to visit, live, and work. The city ...

Before a deadly tornado touched down in Washington, Illinois on Sunday, November 17th, 2013, it started more than 20 miles southwest in Pekin, Illinois. Ellen Vanda says she wasn't home, but at church ...

City Manager John Dossey is the highest-paid employee, earning $184,862 annually. The report is available for public review at City Hall or via email request. Illinois statute requires municipalities ...