A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
During this year of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, it is an opportune time...
Jared L. Olar
February 19, 2026
Forty-three people assembled in rural Tremont today, Thursday, 19 June 2025, to...
Jared L. Olar
June 19, 2025
This week we conclude our outline of the descendants of Nancy (Hurst)...
Jared L. Olar
June 5, 2025
Next month, Tazewell County will celebrate Juneteenth with a program on Thursday,...
Jared L. Olar
May 22, 2025
As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues and we now find ourselves in Black...
Jared L. Olar
February 8, 2024
Last week we told the story of how Nance Legins-Costley became one...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2022
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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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