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In-Print March 2026

68th ANNUAL ILLINOIS MENNONITE RELIEF SALE MARCH 20 - 21, 2026 INTERSTATE CENTER, BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL

Feb 27, 2026 08:37AM

The Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale celebrates its 68th Annual event on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Kick Up Your Heels and Join the Fun! Line Dancing for All Ages at the Miller Center

Feb 27, 2026 08:35AM

Ready to trade the couch for a little country beat and a lot of smiles? Line dancing at the Miller Center is stepping up as one of the most fun and feel-good activities around

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Tazewell Retired Teachers

Feb 27, 2026 08:23AM

Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association will meet Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 12 o’clock, at the Congregational United Church of Christ

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What’s The Story, Pekin?

Feb 27, 2026 08:22AM

Gary visits with Byron Chapman Senior Executive at Dean Commercial Inc. Hospitality Experts about their plans for the vacated Motel 6 property at Court and Valle Vista and the City of Pekin’s role in it.

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PCHS Scholastic Bowl

Feb 27, 2026 08:19AM ● By Daelyn Dills, Senior

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) Scholastic Bowl team kicked off their season in November and will wrap up on March 9. The scholastic bowl team answers trivia questions in competitions against other schools.

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Access to Mental Health Care Should Never Require a Long Wait

Feb 27, 2026 08:18AM ● By Ensight Mental Health & Wellness

The need for mental health care in our community has never been greater. Children struggling in school, adolescents navigating anxiety or depression, and adults facing life’s challenges all deserve timely, compassionate support.

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Tazewell County Bicentennial - Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 8

Feb 27, 2026 08:15AM

This month, we recognize Washington’s Republican Tazewell County Clerk, Richard D. Smith, 1869 – 1877, of the Republican Political Party.

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lllinois State Scholars

Feb 27, 2026 08:11AM

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce the Illinois State Scholars.

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Stop Waking Up Sore Without Spending $4,000

Feb 27, 2026 08:08AM ● By Ken Humphrey, President Mattress Liquidators & More in Pekin & Peoria

Walk into a mattress store or browse online and you’ll see everything from bargain-basement prices to luxury models costing thousands.

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New at the Pekin Public Library!

Feb 27, 2026 08:05AM

The Pekin Public Library is a vital community gathering space that empowers our residents by providing access to resources, programs, and events, fostering connections, and enriching our community as a whole.

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