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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print February 2026

Promoting Healthy Smiles at the YWCA Early Learning Center

Jan 28, 2026 01:06PM

Our preschool classrooms at the YWCA Early Learning Center welcomed a special visitor from Just Kids Dentistry, a local pediatric dental practice. The visit was part of our ongoing partnership with the dental group, which supports our commitment to fostering healthy habits from an early age.

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Recipe of the Month – Quick Homecooked Chili

Jan 28, 2026 01:05PM

Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

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Tazewell County Bicentennial Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 7

Jan 28, 2026 12:53PM

As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous 22 community leaders to have held this position.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – Pekin’s Breakout Year

Jan 28, 2026 12:52PM

This time last year, I wrote to you all about the progress we made in 2024. We initiated a lot of projects and set the City up for success by filling key staff positions, correcting financial issues, and strengthening partnerships. One year later, I am proud of the year we had in 2025 or, as I like to call it, our breakout year.

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Scott Altman’s Ambitions First Took Flight in Pekin

Jan 28, 2026 12:43PM ● By Scott Fishel

Scott Altman missed going to the United States Air Force Academy by an inch and a half. But he didn’t give up. He dreamed of flying since he was a young boy growing up in Pekin and he wasn’t about to let a few inches ground him. He knew he would just have to find another way.

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