A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Over a year after Tazewell County was erected by the Illinois General...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2022
In recent weeks, this column recalled two local historical events that may...
Jared L. Olar
September 22, 2017
A few weeks ago, we recalled the Little Mine Riot of 1894,...
Jared L. Olar
September 2, 2017
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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
