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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print July 2025

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Jun 26, 2025 09:17AM

Your local Kiwanis Club of Pekin had a very busy June! We exist to serve the children of the world and feel fortunate to serve the children of Pekin. In the beginning of June, we invested in the lives of children in our community by awarding grants to local organizations serving in a variety of ways.

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Community Invited to Hope for Holly Benefit on July 12

Jun 26, 2025 09:11AM ● By Lindsay Addy Plath

Holly has been living with brain cancer since 2017, meeting every challenge with courage, grace, and an infectious sense of humor. A Pekin native known for her joyful spirit, generous heart, and amazing baking skills; Holly (Lowe) Quarles is the kind of person who shows up for others. Now, it’s our turn to show up for her.

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Family Fun on the Road: Embracing eBooks and Audiobooks for Your Next Road Trip

Jun 26, 2025 09:08AM ● By Emily Lambe, Pekin Public Library

It’s that time of year when families are hitting the open road – taking vacations, traveling for youth sporting events, or visiting friends and family out of state. Road trips with family can be one of the most rewarding experiences, filled with laughter, exploration, and shared memories. However, long hours in the car can sometimes lead to restlessness and boredom, especially for younger passengers.

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Remembering Jonathan Tharp’s Cabin

Jun 26, 2025 09:05AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

The seed from which Pekin grew was the log cabin that pioneer settler Jonathan Tharp (1794-1844) built for his family in 1824 at what is now the foot of Broadway. The year after his arrival, Tharp was joined by his father Jacob and other family members, with several other pioneer families arriving here over the next few years, culminating in the formal surveying, platting, and naming of the town of Pekin on January 19, 1830.

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Cherish Your Child, Cherish Your Childhood at Olivia’s Playhouse

Jun 26, 2025 08:55AM ● By Alexander Germanis

Most of us have childhood dreams. While many of them may not come true or some may not even be realistic, when a childhood dream is actually realized, there is no other feeling like it.

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Run, Pass, Slam, Slice, or Pull Your Way into Dragon Athletics This Fall

Jun 26, 2025 08:53AM

While it feels like summer has just begun, it’s already time to start thinking about fall athletics. Pekin Community High School is proud of the number of athletics and club opportunities we offer our students and are especially proud of our student athletes who represent us so well on—and off the field.

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PEKIN — WE ARE MOVING FORWARD

Jun 26, 2025 08:47AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

Recently, the Mayor received a thoughtful letter from a lifelong Pekin resident expressing concern about the City’s purchase of the Lutticken property. The letter voiced worries about rising taxes, the pace of change, and whether Pekin is truly ready for growth.

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Big Kids Helping Little Kids Grow Up The Annual Jeep Creep for St. Jude at Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Jun 26, 2025 08:17AM ● By Alexander Germanis

It has been said that some kids never grow up; the size of the cars they play with just get bigger. Ian Lott and his staff at Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Pekin might be some of those kids.

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