A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
A major milestone in the history of Pekin communications was reached on...
Jared L. Olar
February 13, 2025
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues, this week we’ll take a look back...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2024
Among the women and men of Pekin who have risen to fortune...
Jared L. Olar
February 16, 2023
“Citizens of Pekin, here your daily is!” With these words, the Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
January 17, 2020
This is a slightly updated version of a “From the Local History...
Jared L. Olar
October 18, 2019
This is an updated version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
October 11, 2019
By Jared Olar Library assistant Now that we’ve completed our series reprinting...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
February 17, 2017
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
February 10, 2017
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
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2017
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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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