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The Pekin Hometown Voice

In-Print September 2024

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Local Guy Builds a Future

Aug 28, 2024 01:47PM ● By Dave Molleck

Nick Mucciante grew up and went to school here in Pekin. Like many all-American teens, Nick liked motorcycles, cars, and hunting. His dad worked in the construction business, so Nick was familiar with the trades.

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In Search of History… September 2024

Aug 28, 2024 01:45PM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, September 10th at 7pm when Dr. Victoria Loberg will discuss “Joseph Greenhut and the Whiskey Trust.”

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Tazewell County Libraries Partner to Bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Children Under Five

Aug 28, 2024 01:42PM

Children under five years old who live in Tazewell County are now eligible to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in partnership with Tazewell County Libraries.

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Is Your Tap Water Safe? A Look at Pekin’s Water Quality

Aug 28, 2024 01:40PM ● By Mucciante Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

Water is a vital resource, essential for life and countless daily activities. But have you ever wondered about the quality of the water flowing from your tap? Understanding what’s in your water is crucial for protecting your health and the environment.

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From the History Room – The City of Pekin at 175: How Pekin Became Illinois’ 10th Incorporated City

Aug 28, 2024 01:38PM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

Pekin’s celebration of its bicentennial this year coincides with the 175th anniversary of our community’s incorporation as a City under Illinois law. Pekin’s first settler Jonathan Tharp arrived in 1824, and just 25 years later, on Aug. 20, 1849, the people of the Town of Pekin voted to incorporate as a city – 175 years ago last month.

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TAPS Welcomes New Executive Director; Celebrates Adoption of Long-Term Dog, Oatmeal

Aug 28, 2024 01:36PM

TAPS Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Executive Director, Tori Menke, a seasoned professional with a deep passion for animal welfare and a track record of transformational leadership.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – A Vision for the Future

Aug 28, 2024 01:33PM

Many have heard the news from this summer that the City Council voted to approve the purchase of the Lutticken Farm property.

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Value of an Employee

Aug 28, 2024 01:31PM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

Where will you be in the next 50 years? Recently we opened the time capsule at City Hall on July 4th. It was amazing to see the turn out of those interested in the history of Pekin.

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HOMETOWN HERO – Celebrating Carol A. Shields: Five Decades of Leadership in Pekin

Aug 28, 2024 01:29PM ● By Scott Fishel

To get a picture of the impact Carol A. Shields had on the City of Pekin, one needs only to look at the comments on a Facebook post from the Pekin Police Department on Sept. 29, 2023.

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