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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print August 2024

Tazewell County Clerk’s Office Employees Donate $1,508 for Kids Muddy Madness — County Clerk & Recorder Of Deeds Employees Have Raised $10,608 Since 2019 For Annual St. Jude Fundraiser

Jul 29, 2024 11:22AM

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Employees participated in the 2024 Kids Muddy Madness for St Jude. Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman was a sponsor of the event once again this year and the employees gathered this year a total donation of $1,508.

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Senior Transportation Service

Jul 29, 2024 11:18AM ● By the Pekin Park District Miller Center

In 2001 the first wave of Baby Boomers turned 65 and the last wave reaching that age in 2030. More than 71 million adults will be over 60 by that time and according to a recent study done by AARP’s National Household Travel Survey, more than 20% of those 65 and older will not be driving.

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Life is Difficult

Jul 29, 2024 10:07AM ● By Dave Molleck

Stacie McCormack grew up in Pekin and after graduation started working at Menards. There she found something more important than building supplies, she found John, the love of her life. After three years of dating, they got married in 2007.

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In Search of History… August 2024

Jul 29, 2024 10:04AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, August 13th at 7 PM when TCGHS member and author Verna Hankins will discuss her book 1924-2024: Remembering Those Who Died and Suffered.

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A Local Pekin Podcast

Jul 29, 2024 10:00AM ● By Gary Gillis

In late 2021, I received a phone call from then Pekin Mayor Mark Luft. He shared with me his disappointment that our community was getting its news and information on what was happening locally via social media.

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Why Water Softeners Are Important

Jul 29, 2024 09:57AM ● By Mucciante Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

For many Pekin residents, hard water is a way of life. While it's not necessarily harmful, the white residue on faucets, the difficulty getting soap to lather, and the frustration of cleaning cloudy dishes can be real headaches.

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From the History Room – Pekin in 1924: A City Celebrates Its Centennial

Jul 29, 2024 09:55AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

Great crowds gathered during the first week of July for three days of memorable Pekin Bicentennial events. On the morning of the Fourth of July, a standing-room-only crowd came to the Pekin Municipal Building for the 1976 time capsule opening ceremony.

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The YWCA of Pekin

Jul 29, 2024 09:49AM ● By Manda L Brown, Executive Director

The YWCA of Pekin was founded in 1928 and has been serving the Pekin community since. We are currently at 315 Buena Vista Ave., snuggled between the Pekin Public Library and the United State Post Office.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – Shop Local: Shop Derby

Jul 29, 2024 09:40AM ● By Mayor Mary

Just as growing up comes with growing pains, rebuilding a road comes with some construction pains. As the current phase of the Derby Street project comes close to completion, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight the business community in that area who stuck it out.

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Did You Receive Your Paper in the Mail?

Jul 29, 2024 09:36AM ● By Dave Molleck, Pekin Hometown Voice

When we started this publication, our goal was to direct mail to every household with a 61554 zip code. We knew this was going to be expensive but thought it was a worthy investment to be assured of everyone getting our new publication.

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