A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 1, 2019
More than eight decades have passed since Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of...
Jared L. Olar
October 25, 2019
This is a slightly updated version of a “From the Local History...
Jared L. Olar
October 18, 2019
This is an updated version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
October 11, 2019
This is a “From the Local History Room” column that first appeared...
Jared L. Olar
October 4, 2019
This is a revised and expanded version of a “From the Local...
Jared L. Olar
September 27, 2019
Our survey of the unincorporated communities of Tazewell County, with our focus...
Jared L. Olar
September 20, 2019
As we near the completion of our series on Tazewell County’s unincorporated...
Jared L. Olar
September 13, 2019
Two weeks ago we spotlighted the unincorporated village of Dillon, seat of...
Jared L. Olar
September 6, 2019
Long before people looked to the Internet and television as a convenient...
Jared L. Olar
August 30, 2019
As we continue our series on Tazewell County’s unincorporated communities, this week...
Jared L. Olar
August 23, 2019
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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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