A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2026
Among the special events of Pekin’s Bicentennial last year was the first-ever German...
Jared L. Olar
January 16, 2025
In days gone by, well before the Surgeon General’s warnings about the...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2023
One of the landmarks of arts and entertainment during Pekin’s bygone days...
Jared L. Olar
November 10, 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.
