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In-Print March 2026

The YWCA of Pekin’s 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Day Nominations are now open!

Feb 26, 2026 12:58PM

Nomination forms for the YWCA of Pekin’s 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Day are available on our website at ywcapekin.org.

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PEKIN WOMAN'S CLUB

Feb 26, 2026 12:57PM

The Pekin Woman’s Club will resume its monthly meetings on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Pekin First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin. The meeting will begin with a salad potluck luncheon beginning at noon.

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Peace Begins With Understanding and It Starts Here in Pekin

Feb 26, 2026 12:55PM

Nearly a century ago, Rotary founder Paul Harris shared a belief that still guides Rotary clubs around the world today: “The better the people of one nation understand the people of other nations, the less the likelihood of friction.”

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

Feb 26, 2026 12:54PM

Mary was born April 1, 1848, at Waynesville, Dewitt County, Illinois, to James P Martin (1804-1880) and Eleanor Skean Martin (1811-1883).

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YWCA of Pekin’s Early Learning Center

Feb 26, 2026 12:51PM

The YWCA of Pekin’s Early Learning Center continues to be a vital part of early childhood care and education in Tazewell County. With a focus on community support and high-quality programming, the center serves families and children at 315 Buena Vista Ave., Pekin, providing care for infants to preschool-aged children (6 weeks to 5 years old).

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From Soil to Solutions: A Local Garden’s Fight Against Food Insecurity

Feb 26, 2026 12:49PM

This is the ninth year for the community garden that was started by Holli Green and continues to operate, with the help of Jason Vogel and their volunteers.

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YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality Marks its 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Feb 26, 2026 12:47PM

The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality is proud to have sponsored its 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration for students in Pekin District 108 and for students in Rankin District 98. Newly structured for 2026, the Coalition for Equality brought its program to the schools.

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AAVW Luncheon and Fashion Show

Feb 26, 2026 12:29PM

The Pekin Area Branch of University Women will have a Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 21, at Grace Methodist Church in Pekin.

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The Pekin Lions Club

Feb 26, 2026 12:26PM

Mark Your Calendars! The Pekin Lions Club will be holding its annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Pekin VFW Post 1232, 1232 Veterans Drive, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Evaluating the Potential for a Data Center in Pekin: A Commitment to Facts, Transparency, and Due Diligence

Feb 26, 2026 10:52AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

In recent weeks, there has been significant community discussion regarding the possibility of a data center project locating in the City of Pekin. The level of public engagement reflects how deeply residents care about the future of our community.

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