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In-Print July 2024

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce - July 2024

Jul 03, 2024 10:01AM

Summer is a busy time at the Chamber office and we are glad to welcome three seasonal office assistants to staff the office full time.

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Scout On In Central Illinois — Scouting America: A New Name With a Big Future

Jul 01, 2024 08:48AM ● By Scott Fishel

There was big news at the Boy Scouts of America’s annual meeting in May, where it was announcement that the name of the 114-year-old youth organization is changing to Scouting America.

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UNITED STATES ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION RECOGNIZE TAZEWELL COUNTY CLERK ELECTION DIVISION INITIATIVES — Tazewell County Clerk Election Division Receives Two Congressional “Clearinghouse Awards” Honorable Mention

Jul 01, 2024 08:20AM

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Election Division has received two Honorable Mention “Clearinghouse Awards” from the United States Election Assistance Commission.

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Abbie Phillips Hired as New Tazewell 4-H Coordinator

Jul 01, 2024 08:18AM

There aren’t many careers that allow for people to use their swine-showing skills, equestrian experience, and enjoyment of crocheting and growing houseplants all in the same role.

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Pekin History and a Present-Day Jewel in the Rough

Jul 01, 2024 08:16AM

In keeping with the celebration of Pekin’s 200-year birthday, we bring you a little-known story of one Pekinite’s endeavors, whose main street activities are not well known.

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Pekin Rotary Club

Jul 01, 2024 08:10AM

Pekin Rotary Club’s Rotary Park on 11th St. recently qualified for a statewide grant which the Pekin Park District applied for.

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YWCA of Pekin Receives Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy Program

Jul 01, 2024 08:07AM

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded YWCA of Pekin a grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates.

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In Search of History… July 2024

Jul 01, 2024 07:34AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, July 9th at 7pm when TCGHS staff will present “Images of Pekin’s Past.” The public is invited.

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60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

Jul 01, 2024 07:21AM ● By Chris Kaergard, The Dirksen Congressional Center

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is widely considered one of President Lyndon Johnson’s signature accomplishments. But it likely wouldn’t have gone anywhere without the help of Pekin’s own U.S. Sen. Everett M. Dirksen.

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TAZEWELL COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TO RECOGNIZE PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROJECT — “Honoring The Veterans Of Tazewell County” Was The Student Project For This Year

Jul 01, 2024 07:19AM

Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds John C. Ackerman was joined by Pekin Mayor Mary Burress, and East Peoria Mayor John Kahl for a Press Conference on Wednesday, May 29th

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