A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Adding to the honors conferred on them by the Illinois State Historical...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2025
Plans are underway for a permanent stone monument in downtown Pekin to...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2023
In advance of Pekin’s 50th Marigold Festival (to be celebrated 8-11 Sept....
Jared L. Olar
September 2, 2022
The Pekin Public Library, with the help of the Tazewell County Genealogical...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2021
While the majority of the books in the Pekin Public Library’s Local...
Jared L. Olar
July 1, 2017
Here’s a gallery of some interior and exterior views of the library’s...
Jared L. Olar
July 28, 2015
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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