A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Pekin’s yearlong celebration of its bicentennial really ramps up tomorrow and this...
Jared L. Olar
July 3, 2024
About a month ago we recalled the drilling of the artesian well...
Jared L. Olar
December 6, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2019
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.
