A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
While Pekin traces its origin to the 1824 arrival of Jonathan Tharp...
Jared L. Olar
November 13, 2024
Around the time white settlers began flooding into Tazewell County in the 1820s,...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2022
We have previously recalled the life of Pottawatomi leader Shabbona (c.1775-1859), who...
Jared L. Olar
September 30, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 13, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 29, 2019
As National American Indian Heritage Month nears its end, this week we’ll...
Jared L. Olar
November 24, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 14, 2017
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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
