A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2020
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
March 27, 2020
Recently local historian Carl Adams brought to my attention the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2020
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
March 13, 2020
On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the culmination of African-American History Month,...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 6, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 28, 2020
This month in which we have observed President Abraham Lincoln’s 211th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
February 21, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 14, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 31, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 24, 2020
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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