A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
A total of 84 Illinois counties were organized from 1790 (when Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
April 23, 2026
The formation and naming of Illinois’ 102 counties, which we have been...
Jared L. Olar
April 16, 2026
This week we’ll continue with our review of the names of the...
Jared L. Olar
April 9, 2026
In the last few weeks we have recalled how Tazewell County was...
Jared L. Olar
April 2, 2026
After our recalling the story of the creation of Tazewell County last...
Jared L. Olar
March 19, 2026
A total of 84 Illinois counties were organized from 1790 (when Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
April 6, 2018
On Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m., the Pekin Public Library will...
Jared L. Olar
March 30, 2018
This week we’ll continue with our review of the names of the...
Jared L. Olar
March 23, 2018
In the last few weeks we have recalled how Tazewell County was...
Jared L. Olar
March 16, 2018
This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the...
Jared L. Olar
March 9, 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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