A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In the summer of 1834, the small pioneer community of Pekin –...
Jared L. Olar
November 2, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2020
The lost Tazewell County town of Circleville, and the town’s most (in)famous...
Jared L. Olar
November 11, 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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
