A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic genealogical account...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2021
It was two summers ago that “From the History Room” was the...
Jared L. Olar
August 26, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 8, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 3, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
September 25, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
September 4, 2020
One of the most valuable and useful features of Charles C. Chapman’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 5, 2020
Continuing our review of what historical records can tell us of 19th-century...
Jared L. Olar
May 22, 2020
On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the culmination of African-American History Month,...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2020
This month in which we have observed President Abraham Lincoln’s 211th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
February 21, 2020
Among Tazewell County’s older unincorporated communities is the tiny and quiet farming...
Jared L. Olar
July 5, 2019
“To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and honoured To recall...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2019
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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