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The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality

Mar 26, 2025 07:41AM

The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality has a long history in the Pekin community. Founded in 1989 by a group of Pekin citizens committed to changing Pekin’s storied reputation as a community unwelcoming of differences

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Pekin Rotary Supports Rotary Foundation’s Clean Water Efforts

Mar 26, 2025 07:40AM

World Water Day was observed on March 22nd, and Rotary International marked the occasion with a powerful reminder

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Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Mar 26, 2025 07:35AM

On Saturday, March 1st, the Kiwanis Club of Pekin hosted their biggest fundraiser of the year, Stand Up for Kiwanis.

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The Pekin Lions Club

Mar 26, 2025 07:34AM

The Pekin Lions Club in cooperation with the Lions of Illinois Foundation are collecting sneakers for recycling. We accept only pairs of sneakers with their laces tied together.

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Farmland Owners – Can I Rent Out an Old Pole Barn Machine Shed?

Mar 26, 2025 07:30AM ● By Kevin Brooks, University of Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator

Older machine sheds built in the 1970s dot the Illinois farm landscape. Are these old sheds worth keeping and using as rental buildings? The challenge is that many old pole sheds are in bad shape and too small for modern farm equipment.

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Pekin’s First Radio Station WSIV 1140 AM

Mar 26, 2025 07:28AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

A major milestone in the history of Pekin communications was reached on April 21, 1946, when Radio Station WSIV 1140 AM first went on the air.

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In The Spotlight – Nearly Nu Offers Bargains For a Worthy Cause

Mar 26, 2025 07:27AM ● By Scott Fishel

Everyone loves a bargain. And there is even more to love when 100 percent of the proceeds from a great deal support a good cause. That is probably why so many bargain hunters in Pekin and surrounding communities have loved Nearly Nu, 1017 Derby St. in Pekin, since 1971.

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Colleen Kahl Pekin’s Own “Teacher of Excellence”

Mar 26, 2025 07:25AM ● By Seniors Molly Cottrell and Riley Jones (Co-written)

Pekin Community High School (PCHS) has many wonderful educators, and one that stands out is Social Studies teacher, Colleen Kahl. Last month, Kahl received the Award of Excellence from the Illinois School Board of Education.

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Dedication and Pride at Its Best

Mar 26, 2025 07:22AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

These past few weeks have certainly been hectic. It is budget season at the City and the days are long, and the weeks are longer. Some days I find it hard to find time to do just the simple things.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – Dedication and Pride at Its Best

Mar 26, 2025 07:17AM ● By Mayor Mary

These past few weeks have certainly been hectic. It is budget season at the City and the days are long, and the weeks are longer. Some days I find it hard to find time to do just the simple things.

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