A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 24, 2017
The week we’ll recall the life of one of Tazewell County’s “Old...
Jared L. Olar
July 21, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 19, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 14, 2017
Last month we recalled the old pioneer burying ground formerly located at...
Jared L. Olar
July 7, 2017
While the majority of the books in the Pekin Public Library’s Local...
Jared L. Olar
July 1, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
June 24, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2017
The summer months are when American families traditionally hit the road for...
Jared L. Olar
June 2, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
May 26, 2017
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
