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Local History Program Coordinator at the Pekin Public Library. I oversee the library’s local history room collection, write a weekly local history column/weblog for the library, and present local history programs at the library and in the community.
With the 2024 General Election just days away, this is an opportune...
Jared L. Olar
One of Pekin’s notables from days gone by was a German-born businessman...
Jared L. Olar
For about 90 years, St. Joseph Catholic Church has been the sole...
Jared L. Olar
Imagine the city of Pekin in 1980: The post-World War II Baby...
Jared L. Olar
Architecturally, perhaps the building at 1024 Court St. – which for the...
Jared L. Olar
This week we conclude our series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration with...
Jared L. Olar
This week we draw near to the conclusion of our series on...
Jared L. Olar
The Pekin Daily Times coverage of the third and final day of...
Jared L. Olar
Our ongoing series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration has now reached the...
Jared L. Olar
As we continue our series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration, this week...
Jared L. Olar
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