A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 3, 2019
The metropolitan areas and larger cities of the U.S. naturally serve as...
Jared L. Olar
May 24, 2019
On the east side of the Pekin National Bank, on the wall...
Jared L. Olar
October 27, 2017
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2016
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
January 19, 2016
This week we revisit once more the life of “Black Nance” Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
August 2, 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.
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