Everett McKinley Dirksen

In the previous installment of our ongoing series on the history of the Pekin...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

As announced in the Pekin Daily Times last month, Pekin’s historic Second Reformed Church...

By Jared Olar Library assistant An accomplished and talented artist’s framed watercolor that was...

By Jared Olar Library assistant The 44th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival, scheduled to run...

By Jared Olar Library assistant This week’s “From the Local History Room” column spotlights...

The newest addition to our Local History Room collection is a donation of materials...

By Jared Olar Library assistant A piece of artwork with an interesting Pekin connection...