Pekin history

Thirteen postcards featuring scenes from Pekin’s past were added to the Pekin Public Library’s...

Earlier this month, we reviewed “Early Times in Pekin and Tazewell County,” an essay...

This week we return to Pekin’s pioneer historian William H. Bates, from whom we...

Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room columns, first...

Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room columns, first...

Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room columns, first...

Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room columns, first...

Last month we recalled the old pioneer burying ground formerly located at the corner...

Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room columns, first...

Two months ago we recalled the history of one of Pekin’s early industrial businesses,...