A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As America’s Semiquincentennial year continues, and with the start of the new...
Jared L. Olar
August 20, 2026
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues, this week we’ll take a look back...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2024
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
October 12, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
October 6, 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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
