A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
March 5, 2026
With the United States of America preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
January 22, 2026
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
February 16, 2018
As we saw in this column last time, the vast Illinois Country...
Jared L. Olar
January 12, 2018
Previously in this column, we reviewed the period from the early 1600s...
Jared L. Olar
December 29, 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.
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