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Tazewell County Bicentennial Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 7

Jan 28, 2026 12:53PM

As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous 22 community leaders to have held this position.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – Pekin’s Breakout Year

Jan 28, 2026 12:52PM

This time last year, I wrote to you all about the progress we made in 2024. We initiated a lot of projects and set the City up for success by filling key staff positions, correcting financial issues, and strengthening partnerships. One year later, I am proud of the year we had in 2025 or, as I like to call it, our breakout year.

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Scott Altman’s Ambitions First Took Flight in Pekin

Jan 28, 2026 12:43PM ● By Scott Fishel

Scott Altman missed going to the United States Air Force Academy by an inch and a half. But he didn’t give up. He dreamed of flying since he was a young boy growing up in Pekin and he wasn’t about to let a few inches ground him. He knew he would just have to find another way.

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January 2026 Issue

Dec 31, 2025 09:08AM

Read the January 2026 edition of The Pekin Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Check Out the YWCA for Your 2026 Exercise Goals

Dec 30, 2025 09:44AM

Feeling the chill during these cold months? Unable to get your favorite workout because of the rain and snow? Come on down to the YWCA of Pekin! We offer plenty of exercise classes for you to choose from.

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Angie Sepich Named 2025 Ambassador of the Year

Dec 30, 2025 09:44AM

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Angie Sepich as its 2025 Ambassador of the Year. This honor recognizes Angie’s outstanding dedication, leadership, and service to the Chamber and the Pekin community.

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Dragon Media: The Star of the Show at PCHS

Dec 30, 2025 09:42AM ● By Senior, Riley Schacherbauer

Dragon Media is a club, activity, and potential job preparation opportunity open to all students here at Pekin Community High School (PCHS).

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Pekin Musicians End 2025 on a High Note

Dec 30, 2025 09:40AM

During this past fall, 23,000 students from elementary, junior high and high schools around Illinois participated in a virtual audition process and of those auditions, more than 7,000 students were selected to participate in district festivals celebrating student musicians in bands, orchestras, choruses, and jazz ensembles.

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In Search of History… with Tazewell Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Dec 30, 2025 09:39AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be the Annual Show & Tell on Tuesday, January 13th at 7pm. This is often one of the most interesting meetings of the year as one never knows what will turn up.

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Faith Music Academy Offers Early Childhood Music and Movement Classes

Dec 30, 2025 09:36AM

The Faith Music Academy is a new initiative at Faith Baptist Christian School. Included with this launch is another session of its new Early Childhood Music and Movement classes, set to begin on February 2, 2026.

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