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
A major milestone in the history of Pekin communications was reached on...
Jared L. Olar
February 13, 2025
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
December 19, 2024
Our nation this weekend will mark the 82th anniversary of the Empire...
Jared L. Olar
December 5, 2024
With the passing of Charles Lohman “Chuck” Dancey at the age of...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 14, 2020
Recently local historian Carl Adams brought to my attention the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 15, 2019
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
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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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