A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week we continue our series on Pekin’s celebration of its Centennial...
Jared L. Olar
August 2, 2024
As we continue our series on Pekin’s celebration of its Centennial in...
Jared L. Olar
July 18, 2024
Great crowds gathered last week for three days of memorable Pekin Bicentennial...
Jared L. Olar
July 11, 2024
A large crowd of Pekinites took time this morning to recall and...
Jared L. Olar
July 4, 2024
Pekin’s yearlong celebration of its bicentennial really ramps up tomorrow and this...
Jared L. Olar
July 3, 2024
This year’s celebration of Pekin’s Bicentennial coincides with the 60th anniversary of...
Jared L. Olar
June 27, 2024
Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 20, 2024
As Pekin continues its Bicentennial events throughout this year, the Pekin Public...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 2024
By Linda Mace, Library assistant (retired),and Jared L. Olar, Local History Program...
Jared L. Olar
June 13, 2024
Since the latter 1990s, the 515 Court St. building has been the...
Jared L. Olar
June 7, 2024
In the past century and a half, several bridges have spanned the...
Jared L. Olar
June 6, 2024
With its fine, historic marble façade, the Kriegsman Dunn law office at...
Jared L. Olar
June 4, 2024
From the Archives
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
