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 again a somewhat revised version of one...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 2, 2016
A dramatic Cubs victory in Game 6 of the World Series sets...
Jared L. Olar
November 2, 2016
The Black Hawk War of 1832 is a significant moment in Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
October 28, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 25, 2016
One of the publications in the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
October 21, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 18, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2016
A few weeks ago this column spotlighted the old Smith Wagon Company...
Jared L. Olar
October 14, 2016
During the summer, this column took the opportunity to feature a number...
Jared L. Olar
October 7, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 4, 2016
Students of the bygone days of Pekin will readily recognize the name...
Jared L. Olar
September 30, 2016
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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