A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Here at “From the History Room,” last week we saw that although...
Jared L. Olar
May 21, 2026
Earlier this year, in preparing the Pekin Public Library’s U.S. Semiquincentennial “Portrait...
Jared L. Olar
May 14, 2026
This week we’ll continue with our review of the names of the...
Jared L. Olar
April 9, 2026
As we saw in this column last time, the vast Illinois Country...
Jared L. Olar
January 12, 2018
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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