A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
May 12, 2022
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
June 24, 2017
Taking up again last month’s exploration of the story of Pekin’s expansion...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 2015
Among the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room resources available for study...
Jared L. Olar
October 30, 2015
Probably few Pekin residents have ever heard of the city’s little suburb...
Jared L. Olar
October 22, 2015
This week we shine a spotlight on a boat that hauled grain...
Jared L. Olar
August 29, 2015
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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