A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Even after control of the Illinois Country passed from France to Britain...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2026
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 17, 2022
On Friday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m., the Pekin Public Library will...
Jared L. Olar
January 26, 2018
As we continue our series on the early history of Illinois, here’s...
Jared L. Olar
December 15, 2017
A couple of items in the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
April 28, 2017
Judging from the number of “likes” and “shares” on Facebook and Twitter,...
Jared L. Olar
November 28, 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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