FROM THE HISTORY ROOM - Illinois Central Hotel, a Downtown Landmark of Pekin’s Past

In this next installment in our series on the group of 19th-century downtown Pekin business cards we’ve been featuring, we will review the history of a hotel that was a downtown landmark for a long period of Pekin’s history: the Illinois Central Hotel, more usually called Central House or Central Hotel. Read More »

IN SEARCH OF HISTORY… With Tazewell Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be another Roadshow on Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Sand Prairie Township building in Green Valley. Read More »

PEKIN WOMAN’S CLUB

The next meeting of the Pekin Woman’s Club will be Friday, July 10, at the First Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin. It will be a summer potluck lunch beginning at 12 noon. Guests are always welcome. Read More »

Faith Baptist Christian School

Faith Baptist Christian School celebrated its 50th year of Christian education on June 6 with a casual meet-and-greet for former students, followed by a reunion dinner. The milestone event brought together alumni, former faculty members, staff, and friends of the school to reflect on God’s faithfulness over five decades of ministry. Read More »

FINANCIAL FOCUS® Stress-Test Your Retirement Portfolio in Volatile Markets

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so much information floating around, it’s easy to get confused about how the program really works. Here are three common myths that could affect your retirement planning. Read More »

TOPS Club Inc.

Hello everyone! Are you ready for a lifestyle change? We are here for you! Join TOPS! (Take off pounds sensibly). It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle, for a lifetime. Read More »

PEKIN WOMAN’S CLUB

Plans are in full swing for the Pekin Woman’s Club summer Mystery Luncheon. The event will be held August 8, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin. Read More »