A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
For Tazewell County, the Juneteenth holiday during the American Semiquincentennial year of...
Jared L. Olar
June 25, 2026
This week we’ll review the life of Henry Chase (c.1830-1882), who married...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2023
Previous articles here at “From the History Room” have told the story...
Jared L. Olar
July 6, 2023
As Pekin prepares to celebrate Juneteenth with two special events on Friday...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 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
In September 2013 and January 2014, we recalled a dramatic story that...
Jared L. Olar
July 14, 2022
Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry,...
Jared L. Olar
June 16, 2022
With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2022
Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have recalled the African-American...
Jared L. Olar
December 2, 2021
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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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