Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office Receives Awards for “Veterans Honor Rewards Program Enrollment” and “Property Fraud Alert Enrollment”

During a reception last month, hosted by Fidlar Technologies of Davenport, Iowa, the Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office received awards for "Veterans Honor Rewards Program Enrollment" and "Property Fraud Alert Enrollment." Read More »

In Search of History…

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, February 11th at 7pm. Lin Strong will present “Online Resources for European Research.” Read More »

Three Who Answered the Call: The Pekin-area Ministers Who Marched for Civil Rights in Selma

The decade of the Sixties was a time of momentous changes in the United States, and the Civil Rights Movement was responsible for many of those changes. Read More »

Annie’s Project Prepares Women to be Decision Makers in Their Agricultural Operations

For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role of management and more opportunities are being shifted to this new wave of farmers across the country. Read More »

Welcome New Chamber Members!

We are excited to welcome our newest chamber members – Take Two Resale Boutique and Civic Digital Displays. Take Two Resale Boutique is located in downtown Pekin and offers preloved fashion clothing in a boutique setting, pet treats and supplies, and unique gifts, too. Read More »

Pekin Altrusa

Exciting things are happening in Pekin. Can you sense the energy around you? Pekin Altrusa’s tutoring program is off to a great start. Read More »

Attendance Matters

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, school attendance across the country has suffered. According to the Department of Education, chronic absenteeism—defined as missing around two days of school per month—skyrocketed in recent years, ranging from 31% during the 2021-2022 school year to 28% throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Read More »

New Year’s Resolutions: Where Do You Stand One Month Into 2025?

While everyone’s resolutions or goals vary, many people are driven by ideas like, “I want to give back,” “I want to get more involved,” or “I want to do something with—and for—others.” Read More »

Finally Friday at YWCA of Pekin

Winter. Cold. Dreary. Shortened hours of daylight. The YWCA of Pekin wants to remind you that swimming continues during this cold season with “Finally Friday Community Swims,” a warm and welcoming event for all! Read More »

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Kiwanis Club of Pekin is proud to announce the 2025 Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off winners! Congratulations to Joe Sheehorn on your 1st place win! Read More »

Scout On In Central Illinois – This Month Marks 115 Years of Scouting in America

Happy Birthday Scouting America! February 8 is the traditional birthday of the iconic American organization that has served millions of youth since 1910 — it’s the day the Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America) was incorporated. Read More »

Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold: Keep Your Furnace Breathing Easy

As the temperatures plummet here in Pekin, our furnaces become our best friends. But just like us, they need to breathe to function properly! A blocked furnace intake or exhaust pipe can lead to serious problems, from reduced efficiency and higher heating bills to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. Read More »

In The Spotlight – Bear’s Bites Relocates for Growth in Pekin

If necessity is the mother of invention, Bear the Douge de Bordeaux — spokesdog for Bear’s Bites premium quality, single-ingredient pet products — must be the father of entrepreneurship. Read More »

$500 Scholarship Will be Awarded

The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators is awarding a $500 scholarship to a sophomore or junior in college majoring in education. Read More »

A Word From Mayor Mary – Priorities for 2025

As we wrap up the City’s activities from 2024, we look to new opportunities and challenges facing us in 2025. City Council and staff have begun preparation of the next annual budget, which is perhaps the most influential policy Council passes each year, so I wanted to give you a broad look at priorities for the new year. Read More »

New Death Certificate Procedure

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office has implemented a new procedure concerning Death Certificates that will eliminate needless delays and potential increased cost of Cremation Services for the citizens of Tazewell County. Read More »

It’s A Tough Job, Done With Class

My last article highlighted the wastewater treatment plant and the work many take for granted. That being said, it is only fitting we talk about the other side of the wastewater plant. None other than the utility billing. Read More »

Amy McCoy Keeps Moving Pekin Forward

The 2022 movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” has absolutely nothing to do with Pekin except that the title seems to describe Amy McCoy. Everywhere you look, on any given day, you are likely to find the executive director of the Pekin Chamber of Commerce bringing people together and working to make Pekin the best it can be. Read More »