Pekin NewsLocal news for Pekin, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Peoria gets new "View" on Google Maps- August 13, 2008 A scenic drive around Peoria just got a whole lot less strenuous on your car. Google, the Web site known for organizing all sorts of information, has recently added Peoria and East Peoria to its Street View map ...http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/peoria-gets-new-view-on-google-maps?fromrss=1 Ozinga steps up in Henry mine dispute- August 11, 2008 Eleventh District Congressional candidate Martin Ozinga III's Chicago-area concrete and construction company has become embroiled in yet another lawsuit involving property use disputes in an area outside Henry.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/ozinga-steps-up-in-henry-mine-dispute?fromrss=1 Pekin Yard Dispute- August 9, 2008 For many the smell of fresh cut grass is synonymous with the summer season. But for some residents in Pekin, it's just the opposite.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/pekin-yard-dispute?fromrss=1 Bomb Materials Found on Air Guard Base- August 9, 2008 A routine car check at the Illinois Air National Guard Base in Bartonville turns up weapons materials.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/bomb-materials-found-on-air-guard-base?fromrss=... 9-1-1 Service Cut to San Jose- August 7, 2008 If you need to make a call in San Jose, you might not get through. Emergency personnel tell WMBD 31 News an underground phone line in Pekin was cut and its affected the 9-1-1 service in San Jose.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/9-1-1-service-cut-to-san-jose?fromrss=1 Buying power in bulk saves- August 5, 2008 One rule of thumb for American consumers is that buying in bulk is a surefire way to save money.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/buying-power-in-bulk-saves?fromrss=1 Saving Money by Checking Out- August 3, 2008 This summer of record high gas prices has some folks tapping into new ways -or old ways --to save money.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/08/saving-money-by-checking-out?fromrss=1 Fire House on Fire- August 1, 2008 The Schaeferville Fire Chief was surprised Tuesay morning when he drove by the fire house and saw the building on fire.http://www.topix.net/city/pekin-il/2008/07/fire-house-on-fire?fromrss=1 |