Parkside Fitness Unveils Newly Remodeled Locker Rooms and Infrared Saunas

Parkside Fitness, located at 300 Red Bud Drive in Mineral Springs Park, has taken its facilities to the next level by unveiling newly remodeled and upgraded locker rooms in both the men’s and women’s areas. Read More »

Pekin Community High School Helps Out

During the holiday season, there are those who could use a pick-me-up and others that may need extra resources to make it through the cold and bitter Illinois winter. Read More »

In Search of History…

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm. January is our annual Show & Tell program. Read More »

The “Deep Snow” of 1830-31 and Tazewell County’s “Snowbirds”

Only 11 months after the founding of Pekin, the survival of the nascent pioneer town was severely tested by a natural disaster that affected the whole of Central Illinois — the most brutal winter ever to hit Tazewell County, whose survivors afterward were known as “Snowbirds.” Read More »

Breathe Easy, Pekin: Don’t Neglect Your HVAC Filters!

We all know Pekin weather can be unpredictable. From sweltering summers to freezing winters, our HVAC systems work overtime to keep us comfortable. But are you giving your system the TLC it deserves? Read More »

PCHS Focuses on The Future, Again!

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) is quickly approaching the second of three Future Focus Days (FFD) of the year. FFD is designed to give students opportunities and career exploration that they wouldn’t normally have access to during the school year. Read More »

At Coffee Connection – Everybody Knows Your Name

Dianna Howard likens the Coffee Connection to the fictional TV bar Cheers: Everybody knows your name. As it turns out, that is just the kind of atmosphere she was hoping to create when she opened the place just under five years ago. Read More »

Read More in 2025 at the Pekin Public Library

Did you resolve to read more in 2025? Consider joining the Pekin Public Library’s New Chapter book group, or participate in the 2025 Reading Challenge! Read More »

Pekin Restaurant Week 2025

Mark your calendars! Pekin Restaurant Week 2025 is here to celebrate our vibrant culinary scene and encourage dining local. From February 3-7, 2025, we’re inviting Pekin residents and regional guests to explore the diverse flavors of our community. Read More »

Scout On In Central Illinois – Four Words to Live by in the New Year

Happy New Year! A trail of 365 days stretches out before us with many challenges and limitless possibilities. It is customary at this time of year to make New Year’s resolutions in the belief that no matter who you are, what you do, where you live or what you believe, there is always room for improvement. Read More »

St. Paul United Church of Christ Launches Cocoa for a Cause

In a season where the story centers on a child being born who changes the whole world, some children at St. Paul United Church of Christ have taken a cozy approach to loving their neighbor. Read More »

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Pekin Rotary Club’s Surprise Santa Visit

The Pekin Rotary Club continues to make a difference in the community, not just through its service projects but through heartfelt acts of kindness. Read More »

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

On Giving Tuesday, while most organizations are asking people to consider giving, the Kiwanis Club of Pekin was giving money away! Read More »

Pekin Altrusa

Happy New Year Pekin! The journey continues. There are only a few things that can compare to having an idea, moving towards making it reality, being met with obstacles, brainstorming on solutions and slowly seeing a vision come to life. Read More »

YWCA of Pekin

The YWCA of Pekin’s Early Learning Center would like to thank our wonderful community for the outpouring of support for our families and ELC kiddos! Because of the generosity of the Pekin community, over 20 families (most with multiple children) experienced many gifts under their tree this year. Read More »

A Word from Mayor Mary: Pekin, IL – A Hub for Career and Technical Education

The Pekin community has long been a great center for career and technical education in many fields of work, and we add another notch to our belt this month with the opening of River Academy of Vocational Education (RAVE), a brand new healthcare program located in our very own downtown. Read More »

It Takes a Special Kind of Person

Has anyone watched that show with Mike Rowe called Dirtiest Jobs? You know the one where he treks across the country and does some of the hardest work out there...and dirtiest? Read More »

Seniors Are Empowered to “Enjoy Your Age” at the Miller Center

It may be coincidence that Pekin’s Gene Miller Senior Citizens’ Center is located on the site of the city’s first artesian well. But then again, maybe it’s not. Read More »