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 the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
January 6, 2022
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 30, 2021
Thanks to the generosity of Busey Bank of Pekin (formerly Herget Bank),...
Jared L. Olar
December 23, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 16, 2021
This week we continue the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
December 9, 2021
Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have recalled the African-American...
Jared L. Olar
December 2, 2021
Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2021
We continue now with the genealogical account of the descendants of Nance...
Jared L. Olar
November 18, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 11, 2021
This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic genealogical account...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 28, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 21, 2021
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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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