A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With Veterans Day approaching in not many more days, it seems a...
Jared L. Olar
November 5, 2026
Just last week, the Everett McKinley Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin celebrated...
Jared L. Olar
August 28, 2025
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
February 3, 2017
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
January 27, 2017
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.
