A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Viewers of the the PBS genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by...
Jared L. Olar
January 22, 2018
When French missionaries and explorers first came to the Illinois Country in...
Jared L. Olar
December 22, 2017
Last week we reviewed what Illinois was like during the latter 1600s,...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2017
As Illinois’ yearlong bicentennial celebrations commence this weekend, starting with this installment...
Jared L. Olar
December 1, 2017
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.
