A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Last week we reviewed the historic newspaper resources available for researchers at...
Jared L. Olar
July 15, 2026
Since the latter 1990s, the 515 Court St. building has been the...
Jared L. Olar
June 7, 2024
In days gone by, well before the Surgeon General’s warnings about the...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2023
The date was Aug. 4, 1964. The time was just before noon....
Jared L. Olar
October 29, 2020
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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