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East Peoria Voice

In-Print June 2026

Dr. Timothy G. Cundiff Hometown Dreamer, Hometown Doer

Jun 10, 2026 10:29AM ● By Alexander Germanis

For many people, childhood dreams are born in the confines of their hometown, but their first step toward achieving those dreams involves leaving their hometown and often never returning. For Dr. Timothy G. Cundiff, however, his dreams were born in his hometown of East Peoria specifically because of what his hometown was. Pursuing his dreams elsewhere, therefore, never made any sense.

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Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Jun 10, 2026 10:04AM

Municipal Electric Aggregation is a program that became available in Illinois when Public Act 096-0716 went into effect in 2010.

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New and Notable at Fondulac District Library

Jun 10, 2026 10:02AM

What is a “Library of Things?” It’s a collection of non-traditional materials available for check out including games, electronics, and more. Record your own videos or podcast with our ring light kit and Yeti microphone. Keep the kids busy on road trips with Playaway Launchpad tablets and Yoto mini players. Staying home? Host a backyard party with yard games available like croquet, ladder toss, and lawn bowling.

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15th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Benefitting Central Illinois Riding Therapy

Jun 10, 2026 09:57AM

CIRT is a non-profit organization serving children, teens & adults (including U.S. Veterans) with mental, physical, emotional, social & behavioral disabilities, from Tazewell and surrounding counties, in a therapeutic comprehensive and recreational horseback riding program.

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IN SEARCH OF HISTORY… With Tazewell Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Jun 10, 2026 09:54AM

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be another Roadshow on Tuesday, July 14th at 7 PM at the Sand Prairie Township building in Green Valley.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS® Ask These Two Questions Before Buying a Home

Jun 10, 2026 09:53AM ● By Edward Jones for Shaun Lewis

Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always wanted.

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First Positive Test of 2026 in Tazewell County for West Nile Virus

Jun 10, 2026 09:50AM

Tazewell County officials have confirmed that a mosquito pool collected as a part of routine testing in Tazewell County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The mosquito pool was collected on Tuesday, May 26 in Pekin before being tested the following day at Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD).

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Protecting What Matters Most Family First Cost Protection

Jun 10, 2026 09:49AM ● By Remmert Funeral Home

No two people are exactly alike. Each life is made up of unique moments, relationships, and memories that deserve to be honored in a personal and meaningful way. At Remmert Funeral Home, we believe every service should reflect the individuality of the person being remembered while also providing comfort and support to those left behind.

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Tazewell County Bicentennial Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 11

Jun 10, 2026 09:48AM

This month we recognize lifelong Pekin Civic Leader Adolph Fehrman, 1890 – 1898, of the Republican Political Party. Adolph Fehrman holds the distinction of being a candidate during two of the narrowest margin Tazewell County Clerk elections in our county’s history, 1890 and 1898.

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Set to Bring National Music Artists, Classic Autos, & Economic Impact to Chillicothe: July 23-25, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 09:44AM

This summer, Central Illinois will welcome a brand-new destination event as River & Rails Fest takes over Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe for a multi-day celebration of live music, entertainment, carnival fun, food, and community spirit.

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