A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Last month we learned the name of the riverboat whose deckhands went...
Jared L. Olar
October 20, 2017
In recent weeks, this column recalled two local historical events that may...
Jared L. Olar
September 22, 2017
Earlier this month, we reviewed “Early Times in Pekin and Tazewell County,”...
Jared L. Olar
August 25, 2017
Here’s a chance to read one of our old Local History Room...
Jared L. Olar
July 24, 2017
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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