The Garden That Keeps Giving

This is the ninth year for the community garden that was started and continues to operate, thanks to Holli Green and her volunteers. Read More »

Library Resources and Book Suggestions for Seniors

How do you go about finding your next great read? Pekin Public Library Assistant Director Victoria Volckmann recently spoke at the Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association meeting Read More »

Scout On In Central Illinois – Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle

Back in February, the W. D. Boyce Council held a special celebration in Bloomington to recognize more than 80 young men and women who earned Eagle Scout, the highest award in Scouts BSA, in 2024. Read More »

Business is Blooming: Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Annual Meeting

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting, themed “Business is Blooming.” Read More »

Pekin’s Seasonal Shifts? Keep Your Home Comfortable!

Pekin residents know our weather swings from sweltering summers to bone-chilling winters. That's why a reliable HVAC system—your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning—is crucial. Read More »

Celebrate PCHS

Pekin Community High School is hosting Celebrate PCHS (Pekin Community High School) on April 9th from 5 – 7pm. Celebrate PCHS is an opportunity for students to showcase their work to the community. Read More »

IN SEARCH OF HISTORY…

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm. Gary Gillis of Pekin, formerly of Barrington, will present a program about the “Battle of Barrington.” Read More »

Pekin, IL Altrusa

You’re invited to join us in Quebec City, Canada at Altrusa’s International 59th International Convention July 23–July 26, 2025. Read More »

The YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality

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 Read More »

Pekin Rotary Supports Rotary Foundation’s Clean Water Efforts

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

Kiwanis Club of Pekin

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

The Pekin Lions Club

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. Read More »

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

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. Read More »

Pekin’s First Radio Station WSIV 1140 AM

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. Read More »

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

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. Read More »

Colleen Kahl Pekin’s Own “Teacher of Excellence”

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. Read More »

Dedication and Pride at Its Best

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. Read More »

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

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. Read More »

Performance Battery is Fully Charged and Ready to Grow

The Energizer Bunny’s got nothing on Josh Blue and Brian Montgomery Read More »