A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the 2024 General Election just days away, this is an opportune...
Jared L. Olar
November 1, 2024
This year’s celebration of Pekin’s Bicentennial coincides with the 60th anniversary of...
Jared L. Olar
June 27, 2024
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, was the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of...
Jared L. Olar
November 25, 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.
