A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Imagine the city of Pekin in 1980: The post-World War II Baby...
Jared L. Olar
October 10, 2024
Since the latter 1990s, the 515 Court St. building has been the...
Jared L. Olar
June 7, 2024
In the past century and a half, several bridges have spanned the...
Jared L. Olar
June 6, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
August 28, 2020
Older Pekin residents will remember the old railroad bridge that once spanned...
Jared L. Olar
December 11, 2015
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.
