A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In last week’s installment of our series on the 1 March 1938...
Jared L. Olar
December 7, 2023
This week’s installment of our series on the death of Betty Crabb...
Jared L. Olar
November 30, 2023
In this week’s installment of this retelling of the story of Betty...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2023
Last week we saw that after the elder Judge Reardon passed away...
Jared L. Olar
May 11, 2023
As we continue with our series on the history of the house...
Jared L. Olar
May 4, 2023
As we continue our exploration of the story of the house at...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2023
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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