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In-Print April 2026

Scout On In Central Illinois - A Tale of Yellow Cake, Dutch Ovens, and New Tricks

Mar 24, 2026 08:09AM ● By Scott Fishel

At one of the first non-Cub Scout campouts I went on, a young man named Zach, who was a few years older than my oldest son, baked a delicious, moist yellow cake in a piece of cookware called a Dutch oven.

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S’Pekin Dragon Places at State

Mar 24, 2026 08:02AM ● By Sophomore Emersyn Way

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) senior, Brooklynn Garcia, attended the state speech competition held at the Peoria Civic Center on February 20-21, 2026.

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4-H Officer and Leader Training Strives to Grow Stronger 4-H clubs Through Shared Leadership

Mar 24, 2026 07:59AM

Positive youth development starts with providing a safe, welcoming environment. 4-H clubs led by caring volunteers are a key component of a successful 4-H program. The 4-H staff serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties led a day-long training to strengthen the local club experience.

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Friends of the Pekin Public Library

Mar 24, 2026 07:53AM

At the heart of our community, the Pekin Public Library is a vibrant hub for learning, culture, and connection. Many might not realize that the library thrives largely thanks to the support of an essential group, the Friends of the Pekin Public Library.

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The Dragon Pulse - Pekin High School Upcoming Dates

Mar 24, 2026 07:51AM

Spring has sprung! Mark your calendars for these important dates and be sure to follow us on social media to get more up-to-the-minute information.

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Rotary - Where Friendships and Service Begin

Mar 24, 2026 07:46AM

With social media and the constant stream of news we consume, the world can sometimes feel stressful and divided. But when we step away from the screens and interact face to face — in small groups working toward a common goal — we’re reminded of something important: people are good.

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What’s The Story, Pekin?

Mar 24, 2026 07:38AM

A visit with Greg and Seth Ranney about the life, work and inspiration of a wonderful lady devoted to the betterment of others.

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FROM THE HISTORY ROOM - William E. Parker, Pioneer Pekin Attorney

Mar 24, 2026 07:31AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

In the summer of 2022, a group of vintage late-19th-century Pekin business advertising cards, featuring photographs of the downtown buildings where these businesses were located, was added to the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room collection.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Pekin Shares Its Musical Legacy With the World

Mar 24, 2026 07:27AM ● By Scott Fishel

The road from Pekin to Los Osos, California, has had many twists and turns for Lynne Oliverius. But one thing has remained constant: Music.

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Community Invited to Participate in Dirksen Oral History Project

Mar 24, 2026 07:18AM ● By Chris Kaergard Dirksen Congressional Center

“All the major decisions of my life were made here,” Everett Dirksen said of his beloved Pekin hometown. From meeting the love of his life, to entering public service on the City Council, to serving in national government, Pekin was at the center of his life.

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