A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
A formal opening ceremony is drawing nearer for a new memorial park...
Jared L. Olar
May 15, 2023
Last week we saw that after the elder Judge Reardon passed away...
Jared L. Olar
May 11, 2023
As we continue with our series on the history of the house...
Jared L. Olar
May 4, 2023
As we continue our exploration of the story of the house at...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2023
This week we will begin to tell the story of the Reardon...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2023
As we saw last time, the Dietrich C. Smith family were the...
Jared L. Olar
April 13, 2023
In this week’s continuation of the history of 405 Willow St., we...
Jared L. Olar
April 6, 2023
The grave of a family member of Nance Legins-Costley now has a...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2023
Continuing the history of 405 Willow St., we will consult some old...
Jared L. Olar
March 30, 2023
As we continue this week with the history of 405 Willow St.,...
Jared L. Olar
March 23, 2023
The Pekin Public Library’s program on Saturday, 11 March 2023, about tracing...
Jared L. Olar
March 16, 2023
President Abraham Lincoln’s long road to the White House began in his...
Jared L. Olar
March 9, 2023
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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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