A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In our previous installment in our Pekin Bicentennial series we reviewed the story...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2024
The 1974 Pekin Sesquicentennial volume devotes four paragraphs to the story of...
Jared L. Olar
October 19, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
September 11, 2020
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
Discover your Family's History
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
