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In-Print February 2025

Scout On In Central Illinois – This Month Marks 115 Years of Scouting in America

Jan 28, 2025 11:58AM ● By Scott Fishel

Happy Birthday Scouting America! February 8 is the traditional birthday of the iconic American organization that has served millions of youth since 1910 — it’s the day the Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America) was incorporated.

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Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold: Keep Your Furnace Breathing Easy

Jan 28, 2025 11:55AM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling

As the temperatures plummet here in Pekin, our furnaces become our best friends. But just like us, they need to breathe to function properly! A blocked furnace intake or exhaust pipe can lead to serious problems, from reduced efficiency and higher heating bills to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup.

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In The Spotlight – Bear’s Bites Relocates for Growth in Pekin

Jan 28, 2025 11:53AM ● By Scott Fishel

If necessity is the mother of invention, Bear the Douge de Bordeaux — spokesdog for Bear’s Bites premium quality, single-ingredient pet products — must be the father of entrepreneurship.

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$500 Scholarship Will be Awarded

Jan 28, 2025 11:52AM

The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators is awarding a $500 scholarship to a sophomore or junior in college majoring in education.

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A Word From Mayor Mary – Priorities for 2025

Jan 28, 2025 11:51AM ● By Mayor Mary

As we wrap up the City’s activities from 2024, we look to new opportunities and challenges facing us in 2025. City Council and staff have begun preparation of the next annual budget, which is perhaps the most influential policy Council passes each year, so I wanted to give you a broad look at priorities for the new year.

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New Death Certificate Procedure

Jan 28, 2025 11:49AM

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office has implemented a new procedure concerning Death Certificates that will eliminate needless delays and potential increased cost of Cremation Services for the citizens of Tazewell County.

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It’s A Tough Job, Done With Class

Jan 28, 2025 11:48AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

My last article highlighted the wastewater treatment plant and the work many take for granted. That being said, it is only fitting we talk about the other side of the wastewater plant. None other than the utility billing.

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Amy McCoy Keeps Moving Pekin Forward

Jan 28, 2025 11:47AM ● By Scott Fishel

The 2022 movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” has absolutely nothing to do with Pekin except that the title seems to describe Amy McCoy. Everywhere you look, on any given day, you are likely to find the executive director of the Pekin Chamber of Commerce bringing people together and working to make Pekin the best it can be.

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