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Pekin businesses on ice: the story of Pekin’s icehouses

For an older generation, the cold and ice of winter can bring to mind...

From J. P. Scheidel’s meat market to Leo’s Art Studio: the history of 408 Court St.

The story of 408 Court St. begins about 1870, when German immigrant John P....

The streets of the city: the significance of the street names in Pekin’s old town

In a previous post here, we looked into the historical accounts and legends of how...

Another visit to Lake Arlann

By Jared Olar Library assistant Last July this column asked the question, “What do...

What do you call that lake?

By Jared Olar Library assistant Just a few blocks south of Pekin Community High...

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