A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
July 2, 2026
With the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2026
In days gone by, well before the Surgeon General’s warnings about the...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2023
The metropolitan areas and larger cities of the U.S. naturally serve as...
Jared L. Olar
May 24, 2019
One of the landmarks of arts and entertainment during Pekin’s bygone days...
Jared L. Olar
November 10, 2017
The death of retired physical education teacher and coach Gerald R. “Jerry”...
Jared L. Olar
March 4, 2016
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.
