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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print April 2026

Civic and Service Organizations Need Your Support

Mar 24, 2026 10:08AM ● By Scott Fishel

For most of the last century, civic and service organizations have been the lifeblood of communities like Pekin. At their core, service clubs are a way for residents to give back, but they also provide networking opportunities for business owners and social connections for people from all walks of life.

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A Word from Mayor Mary - Public Engagement Matters

Mar 24, 2026 10:00AM

As I thought about what to write about this month, I was struck by the following mantra: Imagine. Believe. Achieve. The City of Pekin lacked vision and action for so long, but our current team of Council and staff is changing that.

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Pekin Reviewing Solid Waste Services and Improving Recycling Efficiency

Mar 24, 2026 09:57AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

Over the past several weeks, many residents have expressed concerns regarding the recent change to an every-other-week recycling collection schedule. I want to speak directly to our community to clarify what this change means, why it was made, and what residents can expect moving forward

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Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Mar 24, 2026 09:54AM

Spring grant applications are open!! From now until May 21, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of Pekin will be accepting applications for local grants from $100 to $1000.

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PEKIN HOSPITAL LEAGUE PRESENTS ANNUAL DONATION

Mar 24, 2026 09:52AM

The members of the Pekin Hospital League are proud to announce that for 2025 we were able to donate $61,000 to the Trillium Place Young Minds Center. This center was opened in Peoria in 2024.

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YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality “Until Justice Just Is”

Mar 24, 2026 09:51AM

Mark your calendar and join the YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality as it celebrates its annual “Until Justice Just Is” event to be held on Friday, April 24 at the Mineral Springs Park Pavilion from 6pm to 7pm.

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Family Reading Fun in the Pool!

Mar 24, 2026 09:50AM

On February 19, 2026, the YWCA of Pekin’s Family Literacy and Aquatics programs welcomed more than 20 families to the pool for an evening of water fun and reading.

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Enjoy a Swim at the YWCA of Pekin Pool

Mar 24, 2026 09:43AM

National Stress Awareness Month is observed every April to highlight the causes and cures for the modern stress epidemic.

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Fundraiser Success for Y Reserves

Mar 24, 2026 09:41AM ● By Jeff Molleck

The Y Reserves, the auxiliary organization for the YWCA Pekin, held another successful fundraiser on February 14. This annual “Hearts are Trump” card party/fundraiser set a record for attendance and money raised for the YWCA Pekin.

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Coalition for Equality Honored Women’s History Month

Mar 24, 2026 09:40AM

In March, the Coalition for Equality honored Women’s History Month at Pekin Community High School. The program took place on Monday, March 23

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