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Presidents, Pekin, and Tazewell County: For whom did Tazewell County vote?

With the 2024 General Election just days away, this is an opportune time to...

Pekin in the Civil War: the Knights of the Golden Circle vs. Pekin’s Union League

The city of Pekin currently has four Illinois State Historical Society markers highlighting significant...

The Knights of the Golden Circle vs. Pekin’s Union League

During Pekin’s Juneteenth celebration last month, a crowd gathered downtown to witness the dedication...

President Ford dedicates the new Dirksen Center and library

By Jared Olar Library Assistant This week we reach the point in the history...

Looking back over 155 years of Pekin library history

By Jared Olar Library Assistant This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important...

Presidents in Pekin on display

The Local History Room at the Pekin Public Library currently features a display of...

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