A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With our country now celebrating its Semiquincentennial (250 years), this is an...
Jared L. Olar
March 12, 2026
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
March 13, 2020
As we continue our series on Tazewell County’s unincorporated communities, this week...
Jared L. Olar
August 1, 2019
After Illinois achieved statehood, new settlers poured into central Illinois throughout the...
Jared L. Olar
March 2, 2018
In this column we explore topics related to the history of Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
April 15, 2016
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
November 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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