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Tazewell County 4-H Show gets underway

— July 22, 2021

The 2021 Tazewell County 4-H Show and Jr. Fair is July 24, 26-28 at Mineral Springs Park, Pekin. Saturday, July 24 8 a.m. Show set up 9 a.m. Horses must be on the grounds 10 a.m. Dog…

Marigold Festival shifts to A Taste of Marigold
— July 2, 2020

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Marigold Festival Committee announced that while the traditional Marigold Festival is not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be instead…
Pekin shows community spirit with garden contest
— June 1, 2020

Pekin residents can get into the spirit of the Marigold Festival early by entering the garden contest The contest is meant to let Pekin residents showcase their beautiful gardens and…
Tazewell County news briefs
— February 26, 2020

REGIONAL Annie’s Project registration deadline nears Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. The next Annie’s…
Driver crashes into Pekin HS after police chase
— February 13, 2020

When passersby noticed David Earl Mason parked on a curb behind Godfather’s Pizza in Pekin Feb. 5, it looked like he was unconscious, so they phoned the police. But when an officer…

Pekin couple charged with child sexual exploitation 
— June 22, 2020

A Pekin couple has been charged with sexual exploitation of minors. Rachel Miller, 28, and Sebastian Sale, 29, both residents of the 1400 block of Summit Drive, were indicted by a federal…
Tazewell County news briefs
— March 4, 2020

TAZEWELL COUNTY Genealogical & Historical Society plans next meeting The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will take place Tuesday, March 10…
Sled hockey allows more kids to breakaway on the ice
— February 14, 2020

The Pekin Park District ice rink was filled with the sounds of young, spirited and energetic hockey players during a Sunday afternoon in January. Blades slashing the ice, the ‘smack’…