A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
December 19, 2024
The seed from which Pekin grew was the log cabin that pioneer...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2024
Among the notables of Pekin’s past is a man whose remarkable career...
Jared L. Olar
November 21, 2024
For about 90 years, St. Joseph Catholic Church has been the sole...
Jared L. Olar
October 17, 2024
Imagine the city of Pekin in 1980: The post-World War II Baby...
Jared L. Olar
October 10, 2024
This week we conclude our series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration with...
Jared L. Olar
September 26, 2024
This week we draw near to the conclusion of our series on...
Jared L. Olar
September 19, 2024
The Pekin Daily Times coverage of the third and final day of...
Jared L. Olar
September 12, 2024
Our ongoing series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration has now reached the...
Jared L. Olar
September 5, 2024
As we continue our series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration, this week...
Jared L. Olar
August 29, 2024
Continuing our series on the 1924 Pekin Centennial Celebration, this week we...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 2024
This week’s “From the History Room” article continues our series on the...
Jared L. Olar
August 14, 2024
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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