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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print April 2025

Avanti's Event Center

Apr 29, 2025 11:40AM ● By Brian E. Wonders, GM

The Avanti’s Event Center… aka the Avanti’s Dome, Pekin Dome, Dragon’s Dome, or just the “Dome”… has been a part of Pekin for 20 years. Yes, the “bubble” as we call it went down in the Summer of 2021.

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The Garden That Keeps Giving

Mar 26, 2025 07:58AM ● By Dave Molleck

This is the ninth year for the community garden that was started and continues to operate, thanks to Holli Green and her volunteers.

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Library Resources and Book Suggestions for Seniors

Mar 26, 2025 07:57AM ● By Pekin Public Library Assistant Director Victoria Volckmann

How do you go about finding your next great read? Pekin Public Library Assistant Director Victoria Volckmann recently spoke at the Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association meeting

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle

Mar 26, 2025 07:55AM ● By Scott Fishel

Back in February, the W. D. Boyce Council held a special celebration in Bloomington to recognize more than 80 young men and women who earned Eagle Scout, the highest award in Scouts BSA, in 2024.

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Business is Blooming: Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Annual Meeting

Mar 26, 2025 07:51AM

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting, themed “Business is Blooming.”

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Pekin’s Seasonal Shifts? Keep Your Home Comfortable!

Mar 26, 2025 07:50AM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling

Pekin residents know our weather swings from sweltering summers to bone-chilling winters. That's why a reliable HVAC system—your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning—is crucial.

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Celebrate PCHS

Mar 26, 2025 07:47AM ● By Senior Riley Jones

Pekin Community High School is hosting Celebrate PCHS (Pekin Community High School) on April 9th from 5 – 7pm. Celebrate PCHS is an opportunity for students to showcase their work to the community.

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IN SEARCH OF HISTORY…

Mar 26, 2025 07:45AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm. Gary Gillis of Pekin, formerly of Barrington, will present a program about the “Battle of Barrington.”

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Pekin, IL Altrusa

Mar 26, 2025 07:43AM

You’re invited to join us in Quebec City, Canada at Altrusa’s International 59th International Convention July 23–July 26, 2025.

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The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality

Mar 26, 2025 07:41AM

The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality has a long history in the Pekin community. Founded in 1989 by a group of Pekin citizens committed to changing Pekin’s storied reputation as a community unwelcoming of differences

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