A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Architecturally, perhaps the building at 1024 Court St. – which for the...
Jared L. Olar
October 3, 2024
Since the mid-1990s, the building at 363 Court St. – the northwest...
Jared L. Olar
April 19, 2024
Back in May of this year, a collection of 1924 and 1925...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 2023
The late Christal Dagit (1943-2019) was long-time president of the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 2, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of Busey Bank of Pekin (formerly Herget Bank),...
Jared L. Olar
December 23, 2021
In recent weeks, we have looked back to the way the groundwork...
Jared L. Olar
April 29, 2021
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 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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