Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
Pekin, Indiana is the site of Eastern High School. It is in Washington County, and many residents of the town consider it to be in fact what is known as "New Pekin, Indiana". Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrating 178 years in 2008.