Pekin railroads

The first years of Pekin’s existence coincided with a period when men and goods...

One of the notable residents of Pekin of times past was an immigrant from...

By Jared Olar Library assistant On Friday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., in the...

This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the Local History...

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

By Jared Olar Library assistant Last week’s column featured the Civil War discharge paper...

By Jared Olar Library assistant Older Pekin residents will remember the old railroad bridge...