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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print September 2024

Back to School at PCHS

Aug 28, 2024 02:27PM

School is back in full swing at Pekin High: the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the squeak of new Expo markers on a whiteboard, and the elated chatter among students fill our hallways once again.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Scouts Are Not Afraid to Get Dirty!

Aug 28, 2024 02:25PM ● By Scott Fishel

You know who Mike Rowe is, right? He’s not from around here, but some of his ideas and efforts are having an impact on Scouting and Scouts in Central Illinois.

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Tazewell County Clerk and Tazewell County Treasurer Announce Yearly Savings of Over $110,000

Aug 28, 2024 02:23PM

Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds John C. Ackerman and Tazewell County Treasurer Hannah Clark delivered a report today to the Tazewell County Board Finance Committee concerning a review of Tazewell County Government Bulk Mail.

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Save With Your Library Card in September

Aug 28, 2024 02:21PM ● By Emily Lambe, Public Information and Programming Manager

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a golden opportunity for our community members of all ages to unlock a world of resources, services, and programs at the Pekin Public Library.

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Kettle Corn for the Kids

Aug 28, 2024 02:19PM

The countdown is on for the best weekend in Pekin! This year’s Pekin Marigold Festival is upon us and sure to bring delight for all ages. The Kiwanis Club of Pekin will be popping away with the help of our Pekin Community High School Key Club.

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Pekin Rotary Club: A Legacy of Service at the Pekin Marigold Festival

Aug 28, 2024 02:17PM

In 1980, the Pekin Rotary Club became the first service organization to offer a food item at the Pekin Marigold Festival, marking the beginning of a proud tradition. The previous year, the club had launched Pekin’s first mobile diner operation and sought a way to financially support this venture.

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Pekin Lions Club

Aug 28, 2024 02:16PM

You've waited all year for this. Don't miss out on the annual Pekin Lions Club's famous donuts served at the Marigold Festival. We will be serving both Saturday and Sunday so come early and often.

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What Better Way to Celebrate Pekin’s Favorite Son – Than the World Premiere of a Play?

Aug 28, 2024 02:14PM ● By the Dirksen Congressional Center

Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen gets the theatrical treatment in the new production, “The Honorable Mister Marigold,” which will be performed Thursday, Oct. 3, at the F.M. Peterson Theatre at Pekin Community High School beginning at 6pm.

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Celebrating the YWCA Pekin Pool: A Community Oasis

Aug 28, 2024 02:07PM ● By Denise Rendon

The YWCA Pekin Pool is more than just a place to swim. It’s a vibrant hub where people of all ages come together to stay active, build friendships, and learn valuable life skills. As we say goodbye to summer, let’s celebrate this aquatic gem.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Aug 28, 2024 01:49PM

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce allows Chamber businesses to host a Business After Hours or Ribbon Cutting event as a benefit of membership. A Business After Hours is a relaxed environment which allows professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships that can lead to future collaborations, partnerships, and business opportunities.

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