A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues and we now find ourselves in Black...
Jared L. Olar
February 8, 2024
Recently this column reviewed the known black families who lived in Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
May 15, 2020
Recently local historian Carl Adams brought to my attention the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2020
The metropolitan areas and larger cities of the U.S. naturally serve as...
Jared L. Olar
May 24, 2019
It’s on the logo of the Pekin Police Department and it’s the...
Jared L. Olar
September 29, 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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