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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print June 2025

Jefferson Frizzel and Peter Logan – Tazewell’s First Black Landowners

May 29, 2025 03:39PM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

This month, Tazewell County will celebrate Juneteenth with a program on Thursday, June 19, at 10am in rural Tremont along Franklin Street, near the southwest corner of the intersection of Franklin Street and Springfield Road.

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Congratulations Pekin Community High School Class of 2025

May 29, 2025 01:53PM

Class of 2025

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Pekin RC Club

May 29, 2025 01:51PM

For half a century, The Pekin RC Club has been located in Dirksen Park on Edgewater Drive (Route 98) about 2 miles East of Route 29. They are a not-for-profit group of radio control flying enthusiasts that gather at the Hermon D Lowery Field several times a week to share their flying stories and fly their models.

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Welcome Home Rev. Bill Friederich

May 29, 2025 01:50PM

On June 8, 2025, Pentecost Sunday, St. Paul United Church of Christ at 101 N. 8th, Pekin, will joyfully welcome home Rev. Bill Friederich to lead the 9:30am Sunday worship service at the church where he was both baptized and confirmed.

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Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria

May 29, 2025 01:49PM

Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria, in partnership with the Pekin Park Concert Band, is pleased to announce a very special upcoming event to honor the late Lawrence Fogelberg, forever eulogized by his son, Dan, in the musical tribute entitled, “Leader of the Band.”

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Have You Ever Wondered Why Scouts Wear Uniforms?

May 29, 2025 01:48PM ● By Scott Fishel

When my boys were in grade school, they would often wear their Cub Scout uniform to school on the day of their weekly den meeting. They loved it, their teachers loved it, the principal loved it.

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Save Money, Stay Comfortable: Introducing the HH8 Heat Pump

May 29, 2025 01:47PM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling

Pekin, are you ready for a new level of home comfort? At Mucciante Heating & Cooling, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest offering: the HH8 Heat Pump Series!

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Avanti's Event Center

May 29, 2025 01:45PM ● By Brian E. Wonders, GM

This summer is shaping up to be a big one at the Avanti’s Event Center… aka the “Dome”! And yes, I know, the “dome,” or “bubble” as we called it, is down. However, the business and fun have never stopped!

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Celebrate Freedom and Community at the Honor America Celebration

May 29, 2025 01:44PM

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite residents and visitors to the 77th Annual Honor America Celebration, a cherished local tradition that brings the community together to celebrate patriotism, freedom, and unity.

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Miller Center Hosts “Fleece and Thank You” Blanket-Making Event for Cancer Patients

May 29, 2025 01:42PM

On April 29th, the Miller Center hosted a heartwarming event in support of local cancer patients. During the “Fleece and Thank You” blanket-making session, 27 dedicated volunteers came together and crafted 28 cozy fleece blankets in just three hours.

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