A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Historian and author Carl Adams of Maryland, known for his research on...
Jared L. Olar
May 8, 2025
Pekin and Tazewell County were well represented at the 2024 Illinois State...
Jared L. Olar
April 25, 2024
The final resting place of Nance Legins-Costley’s eldest child now has a...
Jared L. Olar
March 7, 2024
The grave of a family member of Nance Legins-Costley now has a...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2023
A great deal of progress has been made in the effort to...
Jared L. Olar
November 17, 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.
