A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 17, 2022
As a part of the ongoing celebration of is 125th anniversary, the...
Jared L. Olar
April 21, 2021
After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2021
As we continue the story of the early history of Pekin’s library,...
Jared L. Olar
March 18, 2021
In recent weeks we have renewed our memory of the founding and...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2021
By Jared Olar Library Assistant Last week we reviewed the earliest history...
Jared L. Olar
March 4, 2021
Last week we recalled how the Pekin Public Library became a department...
Jared L. Olar
February 25, 2021
This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...
Jared L. Olar
February 18, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 8, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 2019
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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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