A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
For Tazewell County, the Juneteenth holiday during the American Semiquincentennial year of...
Jared L. Olar
June 25, 2026
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2020
Among the communities described in John Drury’s “This is Tazewell County, Illinois”...
Jared L. Olar
April 26, 2019
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
March 9, 2016
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.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
