A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the special events of Pekin’s Bicentennial last year was the first-ever German...
Jared L. Olar
January 16, 2025
Since the early 2000s, the building at 337 Court St. has been...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2024
Though Pekin has already lost much of the buildings lining its Courthouse...
Jared L. Olar
August 31, 2023
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
