A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the many hotels that once served downtown Pekin’s visitors and residents...
Jared L. Olar
January 23, 2025
Two of Pekin’s community service organizations – the Pekin Rotary and Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
May 7, 2020
While Illinois is celebrating its bicentennial this year, and the Pekin Area...
Jared L. Olar
September 21, 2018
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 17, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 10, 2017
Recently the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room collection received an old...
Jared L. Olar
January 6, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 28, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 21, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 13, 2016
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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