A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This year’s celebration of Pekin’s Bicentennial coincides with the 60th anniversary of...
Jared L. Olar
June 27, 2024
Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 20, 2024
By Jared L. Olar Local History Program Coordinator The decade of the...
Jared L. Olar
February 15, 2024
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues and we now find ourselves in Black...
Jared L. Olar
February 8, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
July 7, 2022
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.
