A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the many notable people of Pekin’s past were William John Conzelman...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2025
Among the special events of Pekin’s Bicentennial last year was the first-ever German...
Jared L. Olar
January 16, 2025
As a part of the ongoing celebration of is 125th anniversary, the...
Jared L. Olar
April 21, 2021
This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...
Jared L. Olar
February 18, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 14, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 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.
