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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print March 2026

TAZEWELL COUNTY STUDENTS JOIN TAZEWELL COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER OF DEEDS TO UNVEIL “I VOTED” STICKERS

Feb 27, 2026 07:59AM ● By Jeff Brooks, MLS, MPA, Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office held a Press Conference on Wednesday, February 4th, at 2pm in the County Clerk’s Office in the McKenzie Building in Downtown Pekin to unveil the new March 17th 2026 Primary Election “I Voted” Stickers.

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Breaking the Cycle of Missing School

Feb 27, 2026 07:57AM ● By Jeff Brooks, MLS, MPA, Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success

Hey, as parents, we all want our kids to have a fair shot at success, right? But school attendance isn’t just about “getting to class on time”—it’s bigger than that.

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Scout On In Central Illinois - Safety Is Always the Top Priority in Scouting

Feb 27, 2026 07:56AM ● By Scott Fishel

It was my first day as a “walker” at Cub Scout Day Camp at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin. Several carloads of rambunctious boys were itching to get started on a full day of fun—archery, leathercraft, games, BB guns, demonstrations, paddle boats, songs, and more.

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Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Feb 27, 2026 07:52AM

Every year, the laughs get louder as we invite comedians to take the stage and give us their best jokes for an amazing cause!

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Pekin Area Students Attend Great Lakes Music Festival

Feb 27, 2026 07:50AM

Students from Faith Baptist Christian School in Pekin recently attended the Great Lakes Music Festival at Maranatha Baptist University in Wisconsin.

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The Dragon Pulse

Feb 27, 2026 07:49AM

Spring is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for these important dates, and be sure to follow us on social media to get more up-to-the-minute information.

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Pekin High School Music

Feb 27, 2026 07:46AM

District-wide music concerts will be happening in March, and admission is FREE! Jr. High and High School combined concerts:

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FROM THE HISTORY ROOM - Charles L. Wilson, Co-founder of the American Distilling Co.

Feb 27, 2026 07:43AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

During his lifetime, Charles Leonard Wilson (1863-1928) was notable in both his hometown of Peoria as well as here in Pekin, where he was one of the co-founders of the American Distilling Co.

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PCHS Focuses on Student Futures

Feb 26, 2026 01:01PM ● By Addi Kina, Sophomore

Future Focus Day is a day Pekin Community High School (PCHS) holds for all grades to help guide students’ minds to a goal or career. This is a great opportunity for students at PCHS.

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Save the Date: Friday, April 24

Feb 26, 2026 12:59PM

The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality invites you to attend its annual “Until Justice Just Is,” event, a YWCA USA initiative.

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