A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Built 151 years ago, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at the corner of...
Jared L. Olar
August 7, 2025
For about 90 years, St. Joseph Catholic Church has been the sole...
Jared L. Olar
October 17, 2024
As announced in the Pekin Daily Times last month, Pekin’s historic Second...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2019
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
