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Moving to Pekin

Moving in general can be stressful. That’s why we wanted to provide you with a one-stop list of resources you’ll need.  From protecting yourself against rogue movers (especially if you’re moving from another state) to setting up your utilities, this list is designed to make your transition a little smoother. 

Protecting Your Move

• Moving Scam.com – Free advice to avoid moving company crimes and scams.
• Protect Your Move – Learn the red flags for spotting rogue movers, how to choose a reputable mover and answers to frequently asked questions.

Rental Trucks

• Budget Rental – Over 2800 convenient locations nationwide.
• U-Haul – Rates starting at $19.95 plus mileage! 15,000 convenient locations.
• PODS – Portable storage containers so you can pack at your leisure.

Moving Companies

• Heartland Movers – Cover a 50-mile radius of Peoria.
• Mordue Moving & Storage – Local, long distance and international movers.
• Mover’s Choice – Local moves within a 50-mile radius of Peoria.
• Sunshine Movers – Help you move within a 100-mile radius of Peoria.

Post Office/Change of Address  – 309.346.7878

• Changing your address is simple.  Complete the form online or visit your local post office to pick up a Change of Address postcard. First class mail will be forwarded to your new address for 12 months.  Second class mail will be forwarded to your new address for 60 days.  

Drivers License Facility & Voter Registration – 309.346.6186

• You must change your address with the DMV within 30 days of your move. Complete the form online or stop by the Pekin DMV.

Utilities

• Ameren CILCO (Gas & Electric) – 888.672.2552
• Comcast (Cable TV, Telephone & Internet) – 800.266.2278
• Century Link (Telephone) – 866.681.5154
• Illinois American Water  – 309.346.2171
• NTS Telephone Company (Telephone and Internet) (309) 888-4surfin
• OmniLEC ITV-3 (Telephone, Cable TV & Internet) 1-877-639-6664

Newspapers

• Pekin Daily Times – 309.346.1111
• Peoria Journal Star – 309.686.3000

Emergencies/Healthcare

• Emergency – 911
• Pekin Hospital – 309.347.1151
• Advanced Medical Transport (Ambulance) – 309.347.6611

City & County Services

• City of Pekin – 309.477.2300
• Pekin Fire Department – 309.346.2388
• Pekin Park District – 309.353.5330
• Pekin Police – 309.346.3132
• Tazewell County – 309.477.2274
• Pekin Public Library – 309.347.7111

Chamber of Commerce

• Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce – 309.346.2106

School Districts

• District #108 (Elementary) – 309.477.4740
• District #303 (High School) – 309.347.4101

Waste & Recycling

• City of Pekin – 309.478.5444
  The city picks up the following recycled products each week: newspapers, phone books, steel, food and beverage cans, cardboard, plastics (#1 and #2),  shredded paper. Garbage and yardwaste are also handled by the city.
• Retro Tech  – 309.682.0675 
  Computers and computer-related items must be recycled at an e-cycling location.