A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the United States of America preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
January 22, 2026
Continuing our series on the 1924 Pekin Centennial Celebration, this week we...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 2024
The founding of Pekin was due to the influx of settlers of...
Jared L. Olar
April 13, 2018
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
May 21, 2016
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
