A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 2018
On Friday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., in the Pekin Public Library...
Jared L. Olar
August 31, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 17, 2018
Not even two whole generations had elapsed since Illinois’ admission as the...
Jared L. Olar
August 9, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 3, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2018
In looking back over more than two centuries of history in Illinois,...
Jared L. Olar
July 20, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
July 13, 2018
On Friday, July 6, at 11 a.m., the Pekin Public Library will...
Jared L. Olar
June 29, 2018
As previously noted in this column, the city of Pekin was established...
Jared L. Olar
June 22, 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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