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Coming up on the calendar:
- Tech Tuesday at Pekin Public Library
- Dunlap Valley Invite (Cross Country) at Edison Junior High School
- 2026 Reading Challenge at Pekin Public Library
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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Tuesday September 22
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Tech Tuesday
Pekin Public Library, 301 South Fourth Street, Pekin
9:15 am
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Dunlap Valley Invite (Cross Country)
Edison Junior High School, 13120 IL-91, Dunlap
4:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Tech Tuesday
Pekin Public Library, 301 South Fourth Street, Pekin
9:15 am
Thursday October 1
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2026 Reading Challenge
Pekin Public Library, 301 South Fourth Street, Pekin
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🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday September 20
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Watchmen of America Educational Series- Pekin →
Gethsemane Church, 600 State St., Pekin
10:00 am
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Watchmen of America Educational Series →
Gethsemane Church, 600 State St., Pekin
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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Tech Tuesday
Pekin Public Library, 301 South Fourth Street, Pekin
9:15 am
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Dunlap Valley Invite (Cross Country)
Edison Junior High School, 13120 IL-91, Dunlap
4:15 pm
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Senior Family and Financial Aid Night
Pekin Csd 303
Pekin, IL 61554
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Ribbon Cutting at Owens' Imprints
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 437 Court Street, Pekin
11:00 am
Thursday September 24
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GED Classes →
Alpha Park Public Library, 3527 S Airport Rd, Bartonville
10:30 am
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Brandon Callaway - Renegade Unplugged →
Pekin IL
6:00 pm
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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