Owners of rat-infested home on near west side fined

The landlords of a rat-infested home at 619 S. Lincoln Ave. have been hit with a $1,150 fine and potentially face more fines if the problem isn’t soon remediated.Under an agreed order with the city of Springfield, the owners of the property, The Pekay Group of Illinois, a limited liability corporation controlled by mother-daughter duo Marsha Pekay and Gwen Pekay-Levine, has been assessed the fine for two violations of city code.Public Works will inspect the property again on […]