A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week we will begin to tell the story of the Reardon...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2023
Over a year after Tazewell County was erected by the Illinois General...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2022
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 31, 2022
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 31, 2020
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
February 14, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
February 1, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 17, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 10, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 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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