A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week we’ll continue with our review of the names of the...
Jared L. Olar
April 9, 2026
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
March 5, 2026
Previously in our ongoing Illinois Bicentennial series, we saw how the controversy...
Jared L. Olar
June 1, 2018
This week we’ll continue with our review of the names of the...
Jared L. Olar
March 23, 2018
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
February 16, 2018
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.
