A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Pekin Public Library presented an “America...
Jared L. Olar
June 11, 2026
In the last few weeks we have recalled how Tazewell County was...
Jared L. Olar
April 2, 2026
With the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln coming up this...
Jared L. Olar
February 3, 2026
Coming right on the heels of last year’s Pekin Bicentennial celebrations, the...
Jared L. Olar
September 25, 2025
In June and July this summer “From the History Room” devoted some...
Jared L. Olar
December 1, 2022
Last week we recalled President Herbert Hoover’s brief whistle stop in Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
March 3, 2017
Later this month, the nation will observe Monday, Feb. 15, the third...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2016
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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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