A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
One of Pekin’s notables from days gone by was a German-born businessman...
Jared L. Olar
October 24, 2024
In this next installment in our series on the group of 19th-century...
Jared L. Olar
September 22, 2022
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 8, 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.
