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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print July 2025

A Word from Mayor Mary – Stay Safe and Have Fun this Summer!

Jul 01, 2025 08:50AM ● By Mayor Mary

Just like last year, I want to remind the community to be safe around town this summer. With school letting out, there are more (and younger) drivers on the road, and the City’s final phase of Court Street reconstruction is underway, so I and the entire City ask that everyone please be especially careful during the heaviest part of our construction season.

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Building for the Future

Jun 26, 2025 10:25AM ● By Dr. Danielle Owens

School may be out for the summer, but the work never stops at Pekin Community High School. After the completion of some major renovations to the campus in 2023 including the office areas, main entrance, and the gym, cardio balcony, and weight room, we are once again spending some time both refreshing some areas of campus and bringing others into the 21st century.

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Got Cottonwood and Dirt Build up? Let’s Get You Clean

Jun 26, 2025 10:10AM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling

Pekin residents, do not let cottonwood and dirt be the breaking point of your air conditioner. Let us get it under control beforehand, with maintenance cleaning! How are maintenance cleanings beneficial, you may ask? Maintaining your air conditioner, especially concerning cottonwood and dirt buildup, is essential for efficiency, longevity, and your wallet.

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FIRST MOSQUITO POOL OF 2025 TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS IN TAZEWELL COUNTY

Jun 26, 2025 10:02AM

Tazewell County officials have confirmed that a mosquito pool collected in Tazewell County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The mosquito pool was collected on Tuesday, June 10 in Morton before being tested the following day at Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD).

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The Fun Never Stops at the Avanti’s Event Center (aka ‘Dome’)

Jun 26, 2025 10:00AM ● By Brian E. Wonders, GM

Since the last issue, we have had a few great public events, including our May Murder-Mystery Dinner & the St. Joseph’s Church Spring Festival Fundraiser. The Murder-Mystery Dinner was titled “Mother Dearest” and had a Mother of the Year theme. One of the reviews from a first time attendee: “This was better than expected.

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Scout On In Central Illinois Partner With Scouting to Help Clean Up America’s Waterways

Jun 26, 2025 09:58AM ● By Scott Fishel

Earlier this year, Scouting America announced a new nationwide service initiative that could have a tremendous impact here in Central Illinois. All it will take is community awareness and a few organizations willing to put the power of Scouting service to work to benefit everyone. Keep reading to find out how.

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What’s Happening?

Jun 26, 2025 09:55AM

Celebrate Your Business With a Ribbon Cutting from the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses and organizations to mark their milestones with a ribbon-cutting ceremony — a memorable way to celebrate grand openings, anniversaries, relocations, or major renovations.

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IN SEARCH OF HISTORY… with Tazewell Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Jun 26, 2025 09:36AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, July 8th at 7 PM. Author Greg Laun will discuss his new book “Road to Fort Clark,” which is volume one of a series on the historic Springfield to Peoria road. Meetings are free and open to the public.

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WORLD PREMIERE! “Living Legacy” Composed by Robert Sheldon Performed by the Pekin Park Concert Band Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM The Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue, Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court Street in Pekin

Jun 26, 2025 09:25AM

On July 27th, Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria invites you to join us as we honor the late Lawrence P. Fogelberg, better known to Dan Fogelberg fans around the world as The Leader of the Band. For many years, our organization has been searching for a unique and meaningful way to honor Dan's father in his role as a band director.

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Pekin Altrusa

Jun 26, 2025 09:20AM

“It takes a village to raise a child,” is a saying that conveys the idea that community support and involvement are required in the healthy development and upbringing of a child. This is an idea our community should explore in a way that supports children’s education by helping families overcome everyday challenges that make it difficult for children to excel in education.

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