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With the United States of America preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
January 22, 2026
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
December 19, 2024
Only 11 months after the founding of Pekin, the survival of the...
Jared L. Olar
December 12, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 21, 2021
From the Archives
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
From the Archives
Discover your Family's History
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
