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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print July 2026

4-H Show Is a Great Summer Event for the Whole Family

Jun 30, 2026 11:24AM

The Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair is set for Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29 at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin. The 4-H members are excited to share their projects and animals. Everyone is excited to participate in all the special events.

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Tazewell County Bicentennial Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 12

Jun 30, 2026 11:21AM

As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous community leaders to hold this position. The office of Tazewell County Clerk was the first Countywide Office established on April 10th 1827. Since then, only 22 individuals have served in this vital County Government position.

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PEKIN LIONS CLUB

Jun 30, 2026 11:19AM

The Pekin Lions Club is holding its July meeting in the Mineral Springs Park with their families included.

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What’s The Story, Pekin?

Jun 30, 2026 11:18AM

July Podcasts

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FINANCIAL FOCUS® Stress-Test Your Retirement Portfolio in Volatile Markets

Jun 30, 2026 11:17AM ● By Edward Jones for Paul Hinzman

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so much information floating around, it’s easy to get confused about how the program really works. Here are three common myths that could affect your retirement planning.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF PEKIN

Jun 30, 2026 11:13AM

June was an exciting month for the Kiwanis Club of Pekin! On June 9, we teamed up with the Pekin Park Camp for our annual Bike Rodeo.

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FROM THE HISTORY ROOM - Illinois Central Hotel, a Downtown Landmark of Pekin’s Past

Jun 30, 2026 11:12AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

In this next installment in our series on the group of 19th-century downtown Pekin business cards we’ve been featuring, we will review the history of a hotel that was a downtown landmark for a long period of Pekin’s history: the Illinois Central Hotel, more usually called Central House or Central Hotel.

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TOPS Club Inc.

Jun 30, 2026 11:10AM

Hello everyone! Are you ready for a lifestyle change? We are here for you! Join TOPS! (Take off pounds sensibly). It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle, for a lifetime.

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PEKIN WOMAN’S CLUB

Jun 30, 2026 11:09AM

The next meeting of the Pekin Woman’s Club will be Friday, July 10, at the First Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin. It will be a summer potluck lunch beginning at 12 noon. Guests are always welcome.

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

Jun 30, 2026 11:08AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be another Roadshow on Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Sand Prairie Township building in Green Valley.

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