A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Last week’s placement of a new, permanent sign at Freedom & Remembrance...
Jared L. Olar
March 26, 2026
Forty-three people assembled in rural Tremont today, Thursday, 19 June 2025, to...
Jared L. Olar
June 19, 2025
Adding to the honors conferred on them by the Illinois State Historical...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2025
Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 20, 2024
Pekin and Tazewell County were well represented at the 2024 Illinois State...
Jared L. Olar
April 25, 2024
For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2021
After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2021
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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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