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 review the life of Henry Chase (c.1830-1882), who married...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2023
Over the next two weeks at “From the History Room” we’ll present...
Jared L. Olar
July 20, 2023
With special Juneteenth-related events planned next week that will honor the memory...
Jared L. Olar
June 8, 2023
In June and July this summer “From the History Room” devoted some...
Jared L. Olar
December 1, 2022
This week we continue the genealogical account of the Ashby family of...
Jared L. Olar
January 6, 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.
