A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
December 19, 2024
A large crowd of Pekinites took time this morning to recall and...
Jared L. Olar
July 4, 2024
Pekin’s yearlong celebration of its bicentennial really ramps up tomorrow and this...
Jared L. Olar
July 3, 2024
The historic structure at the southeast corner of Court and Fourth streets...
Jared L. Olar
April 25, 2024
Since the mid-1990s, the building at 363 Court St. – the northwest...
Jared L. Olar
April 19, 2024
Photos by Jared L. Olar, Pekin Public Library Local History Program Coordinator
... Jared L. Olar
January 20, 2024
Pekin Mayor Mary Burress will formally inaugurate Pekin’s yearlong calendar of Bicentennial...
Jared L. Olar
January 18, 2024
The New Year A.D. 2024 promises to be a memorable one for...
Jared L. Olar
December 28, 2023
Plans are underway for a permanent stone monument in downtown Pekin to...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2023
After a hiatus of about a year, the Pekin Area Chamber of...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2021
Last time we reviewed the history of the Tazewell Club, a men’s...
Jared L. Olar
September 14, 2018
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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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