A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Photos by Jared L. Olar, Pekin Public Library Local History Program Coordinator
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Jared L. Olar
January 20, 2024
With this installment we bring our overview of the Pekin Public Library’s...
Jared L. Olar
August 19, 2021
As we have proceeded through this series on the history of the...
Jared L. Olar
August 12, 2021
In our series on the history of the Pekin Public Library, we...
Jared L. Olar
August 5, 2021
After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2021
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
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
