A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
We continue this week with our ongoing our series on Pekin’s Centennial...
Jared L. Olar
August 8, 2024
Next Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, the Friends of the Pekin Public Library...
Jared L. Olar
October 12, 2023
As we continue with our series on the history of the house...
Jared L. Olar
May 4, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of Busey Bank of Pekin (formerly Herget Bank),...
Jared L. Olar
December 23, 2021
Among the notable names who appeared in our series on the history...
Jared L. Olar
September 16, 2021
As we have recalled the story of the construction of the new...
Jared L. Olar
June 24, 2021
In our series on the history of the Pekin Public Library, we...
Jared L. Olar
May 6, 2021
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 2018
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.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
