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May 29, 2025 01:04PM
The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, June 10th at 7pm. This month, we’re going on a field trip to the Brotherton Museum in the old Franklin School.
May 29, 2025 01:01PM
My name is Brad Marshall, and I am a lifelong Pekin resident. I was a teacher at Faith Baptist School for many years, and worked at Pekin Park for several summers. Many people remember me as a bass singer in the Pekin Civic Chorus.
May 29, 2025 01:00PM ● By Scott Fishel
Much of what the Pekin Lions Club does in the community goes unseen by residents. Which is ironic since much of what the Lions Club does relates to sight and hearing services.
May 29, 2025 12:59PM ● By Senior, Riley Jones
With summer coming fast, you will want to find fun things to do with your family, friends, or even by yourself! Many fun activities can be found right here in Pekin!
May 29, 2025 12:56PM
Tazewell County will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War with a Remembrance Service at the Tazewell County Courthouse on June 25th at 3pm.
May 29, 2025 12:55PM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager
Last fall, I had the honor of writing about our beloved City Clerk, Sue McMillan. It was recommended at the time that I do an article on city staff. I am so glad that I chose Sue McMillan to be the first I wrote about.
May 29, 2025 12:54PM ● By Mayor Mary
The City Council recently approved the sale of approximately 1/3 of the Lutticken Farm property for $4.5 million to a technology park developer who plans to build corporate offices, data centers, and AI computing space off of Highway 98 (see rough concept below).
May 29, 2025 09:55AM ● By Scott Fishel
If a 50-year-old piece of furniture is considered an antique, a 50-year-old business like Hamm’s Furniture should be considered a Pekin institution.
Apr 30, 2025 10:15AM
Read the May, 2025 edition of The Pekin Hometown Voice Newspaper.
Apr 29, 2025 11:43AM
Local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the 2nd Annual SmartStart Small Business Conference, a one-day event designed to help business owners focus on growth, strategy, and connection. This year’s conference will take place on June 9th at the Pekin Community High School.
