A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The era of Prohibition during the 1920s is remembered as a time...
Jared L. Olar
May 9, 2024
Recently we highlighted the somewhat tense and at times colorful relationship that...
Jared L. Olar
January 15, 2016
The November 2015 issue of the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society...
Jared L. Olar
November 12, 2015
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.
From the Archives
Discover your Family's History
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
