South Pekin Fire Department

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South Pekin Fire Department Welcome to the South Pekin Fire Department's page.

We are a paid-on-call department providing Fire/Rescue/EMS services for the Village of South Pekin and the surrounding areas.

09/15/2026

🚧 MAIN STREET PAVING β€” TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧

Paving operations on Main Street began yesterday and will continue to impact traffic through town. During the paving process, motorists should expect road closures, one-lane traffic, flaggers, and delays.

Main Street is an important route through our community, with the Post Office, Fire Department, Police Department, Village Hall, park, school, and several school bus stops all located along or accessed from this roadway.

We are asking everyone to please:

πŸš— Slow down and use extreme caution in the work zone.
🚧 Follow the directions of flaggers and all posted traffic-control signs.
πŸ›‘ Do not drive around barricades or through closed areas.
🚌 Be especially alert around school buses, bus stops, pedestrians, and children.
⏰ Allow extra time for your trip and consider an alternate route when possible.
πŸ‘· Give paving crews and equipment plenty of room to work.

Most importantly, please remember that emergency vehicles may need to get through this area at any time. If you encounter an emergency vehicle approaching from behind, remain calm, follow the directions of flaggers or other traffic-control personnel, and move safely out of the way when possible.

We understand that road construction can be inconvenient, but this work is important for our community. Your patience, cooperation, and attention in the work zone will help keep our residents, children, road crews, and first responders safe.

Please share this post with your neighbors and help us spread the word.

Slow down. Stay alert. Give them room. πŸš’πŸš§

Thank you for your cooperation!

08/15/2026

Notice from the National Weather Service. We are under a flash flood warning, while we are not specifically mentioned, we are included in this warning. Turn around, don't drown. Please do not walk into flooded areas as there may be invisible hazards.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
335 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois...
Southern Peoria County in central Illinois...
Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Woodford County in central Illinois...
Fulton County in west central Illinois...
Southern Knox County in west central Illinois...

* Until 800 AM CDT.

* At 335 AM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Peoria, Pekin, East Peoria, Morton, Canton, Eureka, Lewistown, Washington, Bartonville, Creve Coeur, West Peoria, Abingdon, Marquette Heights, Farmington, Tremont, Elmwood, Bellevue, Mackinaw, Delavan and Manito.

This includes the following State Parks...
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Sand Ridge State Forest, Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 74 between mile markers 81 and 112.
Interstate 155 between mile markers 12 and 31.
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

πŸŽ†πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in South The Village of South Pekin, Illinois! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ†Bring yo...
06/27/2026

πŸŽ†πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in South The Village of South Pekin, Illinois! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ†

Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening full of community fun, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks show!

🌟 Featuring:
πŸ₯ͺ Pulled pork sandwiches served by the South Pekin Fire Department
πŸ” Additional food vendors with something for everyone
πŸ›οΈ Craft vendors offering unique handmade items and local treasures
⚾ The baseball diamond will be open for seating, providing a great spot to relax and enjoy the fireworks display! Please remain behind the barrier ropes that have been put up, they are there for your safety!

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, 27 June, 2026
πŸ“ Location: South Pekin Park - 209 West Main Street
πŸ›οΈ Vendors: Starting around Noon
πŸŽ‡ Fireworks Begin: Dusk

Grab your lawn chairs or claim a spot on the baseball diamond and celebrate America's birthday with your community. We look forward to seeing everyone there for a fun-filled evening under the stars!

Handicapped parking available in the parking lot next to the old library/police station.

Main Street will be closed from 5PM until after the fireworks from the railroad crossing to Minch Street.

Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? Ask one of our firefighters!

Please share this post and help spread the word!

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ†

We will be monitoring the situation throughout the day and into the night. Please, remain prepared and alert. Make sure ...
06/17/2026

We will be monitoring the situation throughout the day and into the night. Please, remain prepared and alert. Make sure phones and devices are charged, flashlights are working, and have multiple ways to be warned.

03/31/2026

The severe weather outlook for today was updated to expand the level 2 risk over a larger portion of central Illinois, mainly east of the Illinois River and north of I-70. While some isolated storms this morning will produce hail near and west of the Illinois River, the main focus remains late afternoon and especially this evening.

03/26/2026

There remains a significant threat of severe weather across much of central Illinois later today, especially this evening. The highest risk (level 3 of 5) extends from about Peoria and Springfield eastward; this area has the highest chance of seeing hail larger than golf balls, and wind gusts over 70 mph. The window for tornadoes is smaller than the overall severe weather threat, generally before 8 pm. As the storm push further south toward I-70 by late evening, they will be in a weaker state, but still capable of producing some hail and strong winds. Continue to monitor the weather today, especially as we get later into the afternoon hours, and be prepared to move quickly if severe weather threatens your area.

03/13/2026

We're asking that nobody burn today (March 13) due to high winds.

03/11/2026

To our neighbors in the Maple/Point Pleasant area… there’s a downed power pole that is energized at the south end of Maple. Please proceed with caution. Ameren has been notified and will respond as they become available.

03/10/2026

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop by late this afternoon or early evening near a warm front draped between the I-74 and I-80 corridor. Storms will become more widespread across central Illinois late this evening and overnight.

⏰ Don’t Forget: Spring Forward This Weekend! 🌷When you set your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, take a...
03/07/2026

⏰ Don’t Forget: Spring Forward This Weekend! 🌷

When you set your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, take a few extra minutes to check and replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. πŸ”‹πŸš¨

Working alarms save lives. A properly functioning smoke alarm can give you the early warning you and your family need to get out safely in the event of a fire.

βœ… Test each alarm in your home
βœ… Replace batteries if needed
βœ… Make sure you have alarms on every level and near sleeping areas

It only takes a minute, but it can make all the difference.

Help keep your family safe this spring! 🌼

β€” South Pekin Fire Department πŸš’

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209 W Main Street
South Pekin, IL
61564

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