A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This is a revised and updated version of one of our “From...
Jared L. Olar
August 6, 2026
Our Bicentennial series on the history of Pekin continues this week with...
Jared L. Olar
March 28, 2024
The first 19 years of Pekin’s history cover the period when our...
Jared L. Olar
March 14, 2024
In previous installments of our ongoing Pekin Bicentennial series, we have recalled...
Jared L. Olar
February 28, 2024
Sunday this week was the 174th anniversary of Pekin’s vote to incorporate...
Jared L. Olar
August 24, 2023
One of the most prominent of Pekin’s community leaders in the earliest...
Jared L. Olar
July 28, 2022
In recent installments of our ongoing Illinois Bicentennial series, we have recalled...
Jared L. Olar
May 18, 2018
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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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