A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Courtesy of the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society, a vintage Hinners...
Jared L. Olar
November 25, 2025
In the roll of German immigrants who became community pillars of Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 2025
This week we will begin to tell the story of the Reardon...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2023
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.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
