A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
At the time of his death, Pekin attorney W. B. Cooney (1859-1922)...
Jared L. Olar
July 3, 2025
The landscape of Pekin, Illinois, is filled with the enduring historical evidence...
Jared L. Olar
June 26, 2025
Forty-three people assembled in rural Tremont today, Thursday, 19 June 2025, to...
Jared L. Olar
June 19, 2025
Recently the ongoing rehabilitation and renovation work at the 900 and 902...
Jared L. Olar
June 12, 2025
This week we conclude our outline of the descendants of Nancy (Hurst)...
Jared L. Olar
June 5, 2025
This week we continue our outline pedigree of the descendants of Peter...
Jared L. Olar
May 29, 2025
Next month, Tazewell County will celebrate Juneteenth with a program on Thursday,...
Jared L. Olar
May 22, 2025
Numbered among the notable businessmen of Pekin’s “Gilded Age” was John William...
Jared L. Olar
May 15, 2025
Historian and author Carl Adams of Maryland, known for his research on...
Jared L. Olar
May 8, 2025
Adding to the honors conferred on them by the Illinois State Historical...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2025
This week, on Friday evening, 25 April 2025, in commemoration of this...
Jared L. Olar
April 22, 2025
Almost two years after the formal dedication of a memorial park honoring...
Jared L. Olar
April 17, 2025
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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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