A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Historian and author Carl Adams of Maryland, known for his research on...
Jared L. Olar
May 8, 2025
Adding to the honors conferred on them by the Illinois State Historical...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2025
A large crowd of Pekinites took time this morning to recall and...
Jared L. Olar
July 4, 2024
Pekin’s yearlong celebration of its bicentennial really ramps up tomorrow and this...
Jared L. Olar
July 3, 2024
Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s...
Jared L. Olar
June 20, 2024
In our previous installment in our Pekin Bicentennial series we reviewed the story...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2024
Photos by Jared L. Olar, Pekin Public Library Local History Program Coordinator
... Jared L. Olar
January 20, 2024
Pekin Mayor Mary Burress will formally inaugurate Pekin’s yearlong calendar of Bicentennial...
Jared L. Olar
January 18, 2024
The New Year A.D. 2024 promises to be a memorable one for...
Jared L. Olar
December 28, 2023
Three special days of honor in Peoria and Pekin this month culminated...
Jared L. Olar
June 19, 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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