A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Since the mid-1990s, the building at 363 Court St. – the northwest...
Jared L. Olar
April 19, 2024
Up to this point in our series on the history of the...
Jared L. Olar
June 10, 2021
This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...
Jared L. Olar
February 18, 2021
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.
