A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
While Illinois is celebrating its bicentennial this year, and the Pekin Area...
Jared L. Olar
September 21, 2018
Last time we reviewed the history of the Tazewell Club, a men’s...
Jared L. Olar
September 14, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 2018
On Friday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., in the Pekin Public Library...
Jared L. Olar
August 31, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 17, 2018
Not even two whole generations had elapsed since Illinois’ admission as the...
Jared L. Olar
August 9, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 3, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2018
In looking back over more than two centuries of history in Illinois,...
Jared L. Olar
July 20, 2018
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
July 13, 2018
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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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