A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In September 2013 and January 2014, we recalled a dramatic story that...
Jared L. Olar
July 14, 2022
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
July 7, 2022
Last week we told the story of how Nance Legins-Costley became one...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2022
Earlier this year, another important part of the life of Nance Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
June 23, 2022
Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry,...
Jared L. Olar
June 16, 2022
With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2022
At this weblog we have written several times about the life of...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2022
This week we conclude the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
January 20, 2022
This week we continue the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
January 6, 2022
This week we continue the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
December 9, 2021
Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have recalled the African-American...
Jared L. Olar
December 2, 2021
Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2021
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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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