A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Coming right on the heels of last year’s Pekin Bicentennial celebrations, the...
Jared L. Olar
September 25, 2025
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 27, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 13, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 29, 2019
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
