A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the 2024 General Election just days away, this is an opportune...
Jared L. Olar
November 1, 2024
This year’s celebration of Pekin’s Bicentennial coincides with the 60th anniversary of...
Jared L. Olar
June 27, 2024
By Jared Olar Library assistant Now that we’ve completed our series reprinting...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
February 17, 2017
Pekin Daily Times owner and publisher F. F. McNaughton used his daily...
Jared L. Olar
February 10, 2017
The Local History Room at the Pekin Public Library currently features a...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2017
Recently the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room collection received an old...
Jared L. Olar
January 6, 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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
