A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
September 18, 2016
In June 2013, this column offered some guidance on how to use...
Jared L. Olar
September 16, 2016
By Jared Olar Library assistant An accomplished and talented artist’s framed watercolor...
Jared L. Olar
September 9, 2016
Long-time residents of Pekin will remember Douglas School, an elementary school that...
Jared L. Olar
September 2, 2016
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
August 31, 2016
The 44th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival, scheduled to run from Thursday, Sept....
Jared L. Olar
August 26, 2016
Last month we examined some fascinating details of Pekin’s founding that were...
Jared L. Olar
August 19, 2016
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
August 12, 2016
The Tazewell County Courthouse in downtown Pekin celebrated its 100th birthday just...
Jared L. Olar
August 12, 2016
Quite a lot has happened in Pekin in the 192 years since...
Jared L. Olar
July 29, 2016
Just a few blocks south of Pekin Community High School’s Memorial Stadium...
Jared L. Olar
July 15, 2016
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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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