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February 2025 Issue

Jan 30, 2025 02:20PM

Read the February, 2025 edition of The Pekin Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office Receives Awards for “Veterans Honor Rewards Program Enrollment” and “Property Fraud Alert Enrollment”

Jan 28, 2025 12:25PM

During a reception last month, hosted by Fidlar Technologies of Davenport, Iowa, the Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office received awards for "Veterans Honor Rewards Program Enrollment" and "Property Fraud Alert Enrollment."

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In Search of History…

Jan 28, 2025 12:23PM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, February 11th at 7pm. Lin Strong will present “Online Resources for European Research.”

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Three Who Answered the Call: The Pekin-area Ministers Who Marched for Civil Rights in Selma

Jan 28, 2025 12:21PM ● By Jared L. Olar Local History Program Coordinator

The decade of the Sixties was a time of momentous changes in the United States, and the Civil Rights Movement was responsible for many of those changes.

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Annie’s Project Prepares Women to be Decision Makers in Their Agricultural Operations

Jan 28, 2025 12:10PM

For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role of management and more opportunities are being shifted to this new wave of farmers across the country.

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

Jan 28, 2025 12:09PM

We are excited to welcome our newest chamber members – Take Two Resale Boutique and Civic Digital Displays. Take Two Resale Boutique is located in downtown Pekin and offers preloved fashion clothing in a boutique setting, pet treats and supplies, and unique gifts, too.

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Pekin Altrusa

Jan 28, 2025 12:04PM

Exciting things are happening in Pekin. Can you sense the energy around you? Pekin Altrusa’s tutoring program is off to a great start.

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Attendance Matters

Jan 28, 2025 12:03PM ● By PCHS Staff

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, school attendance across the country has suffered. According to the Department of Education, chronic absenteeism—defined as missing around two days of school per month—skyrocketed in recent years, ranging from 31% during the 2021-2022 school year to 28% throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Where Do You Stand One Month Into 2025?

Jan 28, 2025 12:01PM

While everyone’s resolutions or goals vary, many people are driven by ideas like, “I want to give back,” “I want to get more involved,” or “I want to do something with—and for—others.”

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Finally Friday at YWCA of Pekin

Jan 28, 2025 12:00PM ● By Denise Rendon, Aquatics Director

Winter. Cold. Dreary. Shortened hours of daylight. The YWCA of Pekin wants to remind you that swimming continues during this cold season with “Finally Friday Community Swims,” a warm and welcoming event for all!

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