A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
While the majority of the military action during the Revolutionary War naturally...
Jared L. Olar
October 8, 2026
This is a revised and updated version of one of our “From...
Jared L. Olar
August 6, 2026
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
March 5, 2026
Looking back over America’s 250-year history with a more local focus, last...
Jared L. Olar
January 29, 2026
Our Bicentennial series on the history of Pekin continues this week with...
Jared L. Olar
March 28, 2024
Four years ago, “From the History Room” shone the spotlight on William...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 2019
Following up on our recent accounts of how Pekin became an incorporated...
Jared L. Olar
May 25, 2018
It was less than a decade from the creation of the Illinois...
Jared L. Olar
February 16, 2018
In the course of our survey of the events of history that...
Jared L. Olar
February 2, 2018
Viewers of the the PBS genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by...
Jared L. Olar
January 22, 2018
The British had possession of the Illinois Country for a mere 12...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2018
Previously in this column, we reviewed the period from the early 1600s...
Jared L. Olar
December 29, 2017
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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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