Stillman’s Run

While Pekin traces its origin to the 1824 arrival of Jonathan Tharp from Ohio,...

The first 19 years of Pekin’s history cover the period when our community was...

As previously noted in this column, the city of Pekin was established at the...

For the first 19 years of its existence, from 1830 to 1849, Pekin was...

The Black Hawk War of 1832 is a significant moment in Illinois history, for...

By Jared Olar Library assistant Twice before in this column space, we have spotlighted...

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

By Jared Olar Library assistant This week we revisit the first military engagement of...