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In Search of History…

Dec 02, 2024 09:48AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be the Christmas party on Tuesday, December 10th at 6 PM for TCGHS members.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – It’s Not Rocket Science, It’s Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

Dec 02, 2024 09:44AM ● By Scott Fishel

December was always a special month when I was serving as Cubmaster of Pack 85 in Morton. At our December pack meeting in the Jefferson School cafeteria, Santa Claus himself would visit with a bagful of neatly wrapped little packages, one for each of the delighted Cub Scouts.

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Football & Family

Dec 02, 2024 09:42AM ● By Senior Maddy Plante, PCHS

The Pekin Football 2024 season ended on Friday, November 1st, as the Dragons lost to Lincoln-Way West. Pekin put up a strong fight from the beginning, working to stop the Warriors' powerful offense.

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YWCA of Pekin

Dec 02, 2024 09:41AM

Thank you for volunteering, for spreading the word about the YWCA of Pekin and the services we offer in Tazewell County and for your financial support along the way. We appreciate our community!

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Did You Receive Your Paper in the Mail?

Dec 02, 2024 08:46AM ● By Dave Molleck, Pekin Hometown Voice

When we started this publication, our goal was to direct mail to every household with a 61554 zip code. We knew this was going to be expensive but thought it was a worthy investment to be assured of everyone getting our new publication.

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A Word from Mayor Mary – Court Street Nears Completion

Dec 02, 2024 08:44AM ● By Mayor Mary

First, I want to thank all of our residents, businesses, and visitors for their patience while the City has moved through the current phase of the Court Street reconstruction project.

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Lucky To Have Him!

Dec 02, 2024 08:42AM ● By John V. Dossey, City Manager

I have to admit that it was a great idea for me to write about and introduce city staff. It forces me out of the office. It allows me the opportunity to take time to meet with and get to know many of the employees and staff at the City of Pekin.

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Santa Parker Brings Happiness Home for the Holidays

Dec 02, 2024 08:40AM ● By Scott Fishel

That Santa Claus you saw at a Peoria Chiefs game last July looks a lot like the one waving to the crowds in the Pekin Winter Wonderland Parade and Festival of Lights Parade.

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November 2024 Issue

Nov 04, 2024 07:27AM

Read the November, 2024 edition of The Pekin Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Pekin Winter Wonderland Festival – Sunday, December 1, 2024

Oct 29, 2024 02:15PM

As the chill of December settles in, the spirit of the holiday season comes alive in Pekin, Illinois, with the much-anticipated Winter Wonderland Festival. The streets of Mineral Springs Park will be lined with beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

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