A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
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 17, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 6, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 30, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 17, 2016
Last month we examined some fascinating details of Pekin’s founding that were...
Jared L. Olar
August 19, 2016
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.
