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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print May 2025

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Apr 28, 2025 01:52PM

Our Spring Kiwanis Grant Cycle is OPEN! We invite all non-profit organizations investing in kids to apply! We are here to support kids in our community and we are excited to do so in a variety of ways.

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Bowen Gill Shines at Special Olympics Illinois Regional Qualifier

Apr 28, 2025 01:51PM

On Saturday, April 5th, Bowen Gill, a dedicated YWCA Special Olympics Sirens athlete, made waves at the Special Olympics Illinois Regional Qualifier held at the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation Center (ARC).

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Pekin Rotary Supports Literacy With Grants and Bicentennial Books

Apr 28, 2025 01:50PM

The Pekin Rotary Club continues its strong commitment to literacy by awarding $3,000 in literacy grants to local area school districts, including Rankin, South Pekin, North Pekin, and Spring Lake, as well as private schools St. Joseph’s and Good Shepherd.

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Stay Cool and Informed: The Latest on AC Refrigerants

Apr 28, 2025 01:46PM ● By Mucciante Heating & Cooling

At Mucciante Heating & Cooling, we want to keep you informed about changes in the air conditioning industry without causing any undue concern. You may have heard about a shift in refrigerants for new air conditioning and heat pump systems, and we want to assure you that this doesn’t mean your existing system is suddenly obsolete or will be difficult to maintain.

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Get Ready for Summer Fun at Mineral Springs Park!

Apr 28, 2025 01:45PM

Mark your calendars, Pekin! The excitement is building as the beloved summer facilities at Mineral Springs Park gear up to open daily starting Friday, May 24th! Get ready to dive into a world of aquatic thrills, conquer challenging mini golf holes, and enjoy peaceful paddles on the water.

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Ketcham ‘Cap’ Conklin, Civil War Veteran and Pekin Lumberman

Apr 28, 2025 01:37PM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

One of Pekin’s successful and prominent businessmen from about 150 years ago was a Civil War veteran named Ketcham Stanley Conklin (1840-1918), known in town as “Cap” Conklin in honor of his service in the Union Army and Illinois State Militia during the war.

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In The Spotlight – Residents Are all Part of the Family at Charter Senior Living

Apr 28, 2025 01:29PM ● By Scott Fishel

“When residents move in, they become part of the family,” says Kim Swise, Sales and Marketing Director for Charter Senior Living in Pekin. And they remain a vital part of that family as long as they are a member of the independent/assisted living community on South 14th Street.

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Work Based Learning Program “Works” for PCHS

Apr 28, 2025 01:27PM ● By Senior Riley Jones

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) offers a wide variety of classes, programs, and extracurricular activities. One of the many opportunities they take pride in is their Work-Based Learning (WBL) program.

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Veterans Drive: The Road to Nowhere Opportunity

Apr 28, 2025 01:25PM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

The most debated subject in town this moment is the City’s plan to purchase Lutticken property and the plan to finally finish Veterans Drive. Some have chimed in that this is the road to nowhere.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – ADA Transition Plan: Award and Update

Apr 28, 2025 01:24PM ● By Mayor Mary

In 2018, a group of Pekin residents filed a federal lawsuit complaining that the City’s pedestrian infrastructure is largely inaccessible to people with mobility issues.

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