Masonic Lodge Honoring Our Future

The Empire Masonic Lodge recently honored the Pekin Community High School Scholastic Bowl team Read More »

Work Based Learning Program “Works” for PCHS

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) offers a wide variety of classes, programs, and extracurricular activities. One of the many opportunities they take pride in is their Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. Read More »

Pekin Rotary Supports Literacy With Grants and Bicentennial Books

The Pekin Rotary Club continues its strong commitment to literacy by awarding $3,000 in literacy grants to local area school districts, including Rankin, South Pekin, North Pekin, and Spring Lake, as well as private schools St. Joseph’s and Good Shepherd. Read More »

Ketcham ‘Cap’ Conklin, Civil War Veteran and Pekin Lumberman

One of Pekin’s successful and prominent businessmen from about 150 years ago was a Civil War veteran named Ketcham Stanley Conklin (1840-1918), known in town as “Cap” Conklin in honor of his service in the Union Army and Illinois State Militia during the war. Read More »

A Word from Mayor Mary – ADA Transition Plan: Award and Update

In 2018, a group of Pekin residents filed a federal lawsuit complaining that the City’s pedestrian infrastructure is largely inaccessible to people with mobility issues. Read More »

Smart Start Small Business Conference

Local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the 2nd Annual SmartStart Small Business Conference, a one-day event designed to help business owners focus on growth, strategy, and connection. This year’s conference will take place on June 9th at the Pekin Community High School. Read More »