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
March 8, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 1, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 22, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 8, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 18, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 4, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 28, 2018
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 21, 2018
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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