A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Built 151 years ago, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at the corner of...
Jared L. Olar
August 7, 2025
In 2019, Ashley and Russell Spencer opened a bar and grill in...
Jared L. Olar
April 12, 2024
As we continue our exploration of the story of the house at...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2023
This week we will begin to tell the story of the Reardon...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 31, 2022
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.
