A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Recently a patron of the Pekin Public Library suggested that we look...
Jared L. Olar
October 9, 2025
Among the special events of Pekin’s Bicentennial last year was the first-ever German...
Jared L. Olar
January 16, 2025
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
March 27, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 6, 2020
As announced in the Pekin Daily Times last month, Pekin’s historic Second...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
