U.S. Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen

Tensions between two nuclear powers have worldwide repercussions. That's as true today as it was in 1962.

For the Marigold Festival's 50th anniversary, Pekin is taking a look back to the celebration's roots.

The Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin is commissioning a new theatrical production based upon its namesake.

Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of U.S. Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Pekin. The Pekin Republican was elected to the Senate in 1950…

A special collections annex highlighting archaeological artifacts to NASA items has opened at the Tazewell County Museum. The annex opened this week in…