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St. Paul United Church of Christ is BUZZing With Kindness

Dec 02, 2024 11:52AM

On December 12, St. Paul United Church of Christ will celebrate 166 years of being present in the City of Us (Pekin). This fall, we have explored the book This is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are by Melody Warnick.

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Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce to Host the 27th Annual R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy

Dec 02, 2024 11:51AM

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the 27th Annual R. David Tebben Community Leadership Academy, a transformative program aimed at fostering leadership and community engagement in honor of the late Mayor R. David Tebben.

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Altrusa International of Pekin, IL

Dec 02, 2024 11:49AM

We did it Pekin! Altrusa International of Pekin, IL was awarded a grant for its After School Tutoring and Reading Program from Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. For more information, visit www.altrusa.org/foundation.

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Pekin Rotary

Dec 02, 2024 11:46AM

Pekin Rotary is making a significant impact in our community by channeling funds raised through the Rotary Grill into transformative local projects.

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Kiwanis Club of Pekin

Dec 02, 2024 11:44AM

In honor of Giving Day on December 3, Kiwanis Club of Pekin will grant local organizations funds to support programs serving the children of our region. We traditionally offer grants one to two times a year.

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Pekin Lions Christmas Baskets

Dec 02, 2024 11:43AM

This is the 78th year of the Pekin Lions Christmas Basket project. In 2020 due to COVID restrictions, we migrated to a food voucher rather than actual distribution of food baskets.

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“In the Hollow of My Hand” Memories of the Native Peoples of Pekin and Tazewell County

Dec 02, 2024 11:41AM ● By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator

While Pekin traces its origin to the 1824 arrival of Jonathan Tharp from Ohio, the future site of Pekin and its environs were home to Native American tribes during the long centuries, even millennia, prior to the arrival of European explorers and settlers.

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In The Spotlight – Pekin Entrepreneur Has Spent 30 Years in The Zone

Dec 02, 2024 11:40AM ● By Scott Fishel

The Zone is not your father’s comic book store. Or maybe it is. Owner Scott Au said he has been buying, selling, and trading comic books and memorabilia for 30 years, long enough for at least two generations of enthusiasts to be his customers.

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The Voice of The Community

Dec 02, 2024 10:10AM ● By Dave Molleck, Pekin Hometown Voice

The Pekin Hometown Voice is now seven months old, and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the information we’ve gathered up to this point. I’ve met and told you about generous people who have spent their time and sweat making Pekin a special place to call home.

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The Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament: Coming to a Gym Near You

Dec 02, 2024 10:09AM ● By Jess Norris

The annual Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament is scheduled to commence on Thursday, December 26th to Saturday, December 28th at Pekin Community High School (PCHS). This year, there will be 16 teams entering the tournament.

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