A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week we conclude our series on Pekin’s 1924 Centennial Celebration with...
Jared L. Olar
September 26, 2024
This week we draw near to the conclusion of our series on...
Jared L. Olar
September 19, 2024
We continue this week with our ongoing our series on Pekin’s Centennial...
Jared L. Olar
August 8, 2024
This week we continue our series on Pekin’s celebration of its Centennial...
Jared L. Olar
August 2, 2024
As we continue our series on Pekin’s celebration of its Centennial in...
Jared L. Olar
July 18, 2024
Great crowds gathered last week for three days of memorable Pekin Bicentennial...
Jared L. Olar
July 11, 2024
As Pekin continues its Bicentennial events throughout this year, the Pekin Public...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 2024
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.
