A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As America’s Semiquincentennial year continues, and with the start of the new...
Jared L. Olar
August 20, 2026
It’s on the logo of the Pekin Police Department and it’s the...
Jared L. Olar
September 29, 2017
The Pekin Public Library’s Pekin Community High School yearbooks are among the...
Jared L. Olar
September 15, 2017
Bonfires, parades, dances, and football. Homecoming is a well-loved annual high school...
Jared L. Olar
October 3, 2015
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.
