A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Older residents of Pekin will still remember a regular column in the...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 2015
A piece of artwork with an interesting Pekin connection recently was donated...
Jared L. Olar
August 14, 2015
Among the stories and anecdotes of Tazewell County’s early settlers, we find...
Jared L. Olar
August 7, 2015
This week we revisit once more the life of “Black Nance” Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
August 2, 2015
Here’s a gallery of some interior and exterior views of the library’s...
Jared L. Olar
July 28, 2015
This week we revisit the first military engagement of the Black Hawk...
Jared L. Olar
July 25, 2015
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
July 24, 2015
Ben C. Allensworth’s 1905 “History of Tazewell County” devotes an entire chapter...
Jared L. Olar
July 21, 2015
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.
