A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With Veterans Day approaching in not many more days, it seems a...
Jared L. Olar
November 5, 2026
Perhaps the most notable of all the Revolutionary War Patriots who are...
Jared L. Olar
October 22, 2026
Among the Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Tazewell County was Pvt. Elliot...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2026
While the majority of the military action during the Revolutionary War naturally...
Jared L. Olar
October 8, 2026
This is a revised and expanded version of a “From the Local...
Jared L. Olar
September 23, 2026
Since today, Thursday, 17 Sept. 2026, marks 239 years since the signing...
Jared L. Olar
September 17, 2026
The year 2026 has been an opportunity for the United States of...
Jared L. Olar
September 10, 2026
During the first few decades following Illinois’ admission to the Union in...
Jared L. Olar
September 3, 2026
As America’s Semiquincentennial year continues, and with the start of the new...
Jared L. Olar
August 20, 2026
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 13, 2026
Following up on our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday this Independence...
Jared L. Olar
July 30, 2026
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
July 2, 2026
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