A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As a part of the ongoing celebration of is 125th anniversary, the...
Jared L. Olar
April 21, 2021
After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2021
In spotlighting the leading role of Miss Mary Gaither (1852-1945) in the...
Jared L. Olar
April 15, 2021
Last week in our series on the history of the Pekin Public...
Jared L. Olar
April 8, 2021
In recent weeks we have renewed our memory of the founding and...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2021
This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...
Jared L. Olar
February 18, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 14, 2020
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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