A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In recent weeks, we have looked back to the way the groundwork...
Jared L. Olar
April 29, 2021
This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important anniversary in its...
Jared L. Olar
February 18, 2021
This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
April 17, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 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.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
