Siann Hillyer 2026 English Department Award Winner

The department awards recognize a single student who excelled in that specific area. The 2026 English Department award recipient is Siann Hillyer. Read More »

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Our local Kiwanis team got together recently to roll up our sleeves and stuffed backpacks for students heading back to school this fall. There is nothing quite like the energy of coming together to ensure every child in our community starts their first day with the tools they need to succeed. Read More »

YWCA - 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Day

On May 7th, the YWCA of Pekin hosted their 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Day! For over four decades this event has been celebrating the AMAZING women and young women in the Tazewell County area. Please help us congratulate each of this year’s recipients. Read More »

Two S’Pekin Dragons are Headed to Nationals!

Two ladies from Pekin Community High School’s (PCHS) S’Pekin Dragons team, Theresa Wiley and Mia Vansaghi, qualified to compete in the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia from June 14-19, 2026. Read More »

Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association

The Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association (TCRTA) recently held its monthly meeting (picture from our April meeting). We invite any retired teachers, administrators, librarians, nurses, or professionals from public or private schools and colleges to join us at our meeting of information, fellowship, and a complete dinner. Read More »

Congratulations Pekin Community High School Class of 2026

Congratulations Pekin Community High School Class of 2026 Read More »