A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the many notable people of Pekin’s past were William John Conzelman...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2025
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 13, 2022
Last week we told of the founding of the Friends of the...
Jared L. Olar
July 1, 2021
As construction proceeded in 1973 on the new Pekin Public Library and...
Jared L. Olar
June 17, 2021
Continuing our series on the history of the Pekin Public Library, this...
Jared L. Olar
May 28, 2021
As we have recalled the early history of the Pekin Public Library,...
Jared L. Olar
May 18, 2021
In our series on the history of the Pekin Public Library, we...
Jared L. Olar
May 6, 2021
In her 1902 account of the Pekin Public Library’s early history, Miss...
Jared L. Olar
April 22, 2021
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
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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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