A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Part One of our history of 1119 Hamilton Street reached as far...
Jared L. Olar
October 16, 2025
Almost a century ago, Pekin’s New Year in 1926 opened with the...
Jared L. Olar
July 31, 2025
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 10, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 28, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 21, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 13, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 17, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 2, 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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