A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
April 14, 2022
It’s on the logo of the Pekin Police Department and it’s the...
Jared L. Olar
September 29, 2017
The Pekin Public Library’s Pekin Community High School yearbooks are among the...
Jared L. Olar
September 15, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
May 26, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
April 13, 2017
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
July 24, 2015
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.
