A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The customers of First Pekin Savings Bank, 532 Court St., can read...
Jared L. Olar
May 18, 2024
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues, this week we’ll take a look back...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2024
As we continue our exploration of the story of the house at...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2023
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
April 11, 2020
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
May 5, 2017
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.
