A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The British had possession of the Illinois Country for a mere 12...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2018
Previously in this column, we reviewed the period from the early 1600s...
Jared L. Olar
December 29, 2017
When French missionaries and explorers first came to the Illinois Country in...
Jared L. Olar
December 22, 2017
As we continue our series on the early history of Illinois, here’s...
Jared L. Olar
December 15, 2017
Last week we reviewed what Illinois was like during the latter 1600s,...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2017
Cities, towns, and counties across the state of Illinois held ceremonies today...
Jared L. Olar
December 4, 2017
As Illinois’ yearlong bicentennial celebrations commence this weekend, starting with this installment...
Jared L. Olar
December 1, 2017
As National American Indian Heritage Month nears its end, this week we’ll...
Jared L. Olar
November 24, 2017
The bicentennial year of Illinois’ admission as the 21st state in the...
Jared L. Olar
November 17, 2017
One of the landmarks of arts and entertainment during Pekin’s bygone days...
Jared L. Olar
November 10, 2017
On the east side of the Pekin National Bank, on the wall...
Jared L. Olar
October 27, 2017
Last month we learned the name of the riverboat whose deckhands went...
Jared L. Olar
October 20, 2017
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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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