A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
July 2, 2026
The era of Prohibition during the 1920s is remembered as a time...
Jared L. Olar
May 9, 2024
The city of Pekin currently has four Illinois State Historical Society markers...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2024
During Pekin’s Juneteenth celebration last month, a crowd gathered downtown to witness...
Jared L. Olar
July 13, 2023
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.
