Pekin, Illinois | 1824-2024

Bicentennial Bytes

Bicentennial Bytes

One to two minute Pekin history lessons by students of Pekin Public Schools District 108

Nance Legins-Costley

Wilson Intermediate School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:28

Hank Bruder

Willow Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:38

Town President

Washington Intermediate School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:43

Kelloggs

L.E. Starke Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:28

Lost Hotel

Jefferson Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:09

First Mayor

Edison Junior High School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:38

Pekin Agreement

Dirksen Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:50

Pekin's First Jail

C.B. Smith Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:18

Pioneers

Broadmoor Junior High School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:37

Scott Altman

Altman Primary School
Released: 6/5/24
Length: 1:24