A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2024
A formal opening ceremony is drawing nearer for a new memorial park...
Jared L. Olar
May 15, 2023
In recent years, the lives of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892) and her family...
Jared L. Olar
August 25, 2022
Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2021
This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic genealogical account...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2021
It was two summers ago that “From the History Room” was the...
Jared L. Olar
August 26, 2021
On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the culmination of African-American History Month,...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2020
“To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and honoured To recall...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2019
Four years ago, “From the History Room” shone the spotlight on William...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 2019
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
July 27, 2018
This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 8, 2018
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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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