A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Pekin and Tazewell County were well represented at the 2024 Illinois State...
Jared L. Olar
April 25, 2024
The final resting place of Nance Legins-Costley’s eldest child now has a...
Jared L. Olar
March 7, 2024
Among the historic buildings in Pekin’s old downtown is a structure at...
Jared L. Olar
February 27, 2024
As many have heard, last month Pekin lost one of its hometown...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2024
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.
