Pekin Library Cornerstone Time Capsule

This is a revised and expanded version of a “From the Local...

In reviewing Pekin’s 1876 U.S. Centennial celebrations last week, we examined what...

By Linda Mace, Library assistant (retired),and Jared L. Olar, Local History Program...

Up to this point in our series on the history of the...

As a part of the ongoing celebration of is 125th anniversary, the...

After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...

As we continue the story of the early history of Pekin’s library,...

This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...

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

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

This is a revised and expanded version of a “From the Local...

The Tazewell County Courthouse in downtown Pekin celebrated its 100th birthday just...