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In-Print May 2024

Pekin’s Members of the “Greatest Generation” Will Share Their Stories May 27th

Apr 29, 2024 01:35PM

Tazewell County only has 17 World War II Veterans left; the youngest is 95 years old and the most senior is 106 years old. Pekin is home to eight members of these members of the "Greatest Generation.”

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Flowers Installed At Legins-Costley Park

Apr 29, 2024 01:34PM

Last month, Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deed, John C. Ackerman, donated and planted annual flowers in the six large planters in Legins-Costley Park in Downtown Pekin, Illinois.

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In Search of History… May 2024

Apr 29, 2024 01:33PM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, May 14th at 7 PM when Hayden Fay will be our guest speaker. The public is invited.

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The Pekin Lions Club — May 2024

Apr 29, 2024 01:31PM

The Pekin Lions Club in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation are collecting sneakers for recycling.

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Former Dragon Soars to New Heights

Apr 29, 2024 01:27PM ● By Juliet Gallaher, Features Editor for The Dragon’s Journal

Pekin Community High School has had many great leaders and role models throughout the years. In the fall of 2024, PCHS will have a new leader—graduate, English teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and now principal of Pekin Community High School—Shayla Ewing.

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Heroes Amongst Us – Terryl & Kathy Brawner

Apr 29, 2024 01:26PM ● By Dave Molleck

Growing up watching TV, I noticed that the superheroes always seemed to have something to make them stand out.

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Tips For Your HVAC & Plumbing

Apr 29, 2024 01:25PM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling and Plumbing

Keeping your Pekin home comfortable all year round doesn't have to be a mystery. Here are some easy tips to tackle those plumbing and HVAC Challenges:

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Being Prepared With Skills for Life

Apr 29, 2024 01:23PM ● By Scott Fishel

A few years ago, I was helping my oldest son pick up a mattress that he had purchased for his first apartment.

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Tazewell County Clerk Signs New Service Contract With Fidlar Technologies

Apr 29, 2024 01:22PM

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds was joined by Territory Manager Greg Bachman of Fidlar Technologies of Davenport, Iowa, and Tazewell County Recorder of Deeds Supervisor Lisa Dunnigan to sign a new 5-Year Service Contract.

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YWCA of Pekin – TEAM Sirens: Special Olympics Regional Swimming Competition Winners

Apr 29, 2024 01:20PM

Sunday, April 14th, YWCA of Pekin had three athletes compete in the Special Olympics Regional Competition for Swimming hosted in Champaign, Illinois.

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