A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 20, 2024
The final resting place of Nance Legins-Costley’s eldest child now has a...
Jared L. Olar
March 7, 2024
The grave of a family member of Nance Legins-Costley now has a...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2023
Among Central Illinois’ African-American veterans of the Civil War was Pvt. Edward...
Jared L. Olar
January 19, 2023
With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2022
We continue now with the genealogical account of the descendants of Nance...
Jared L. Olar
November 18, 2021
This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic genealogical account...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2021
“To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and honoured To recall...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2019
This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 3, 2019
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.
