A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
While it is natural that people might express interest in the history...
Jared L. Olar
December 21, 2023
In last week’s installment of our series on the 1 March 1938...
Jared L. Olar
December 7, 2023
This week’s installment of our series on the death of Betty Crabb...
Jared L. Olar
November 30, 2023
In this week’s installment of this retelling of the story of Betty...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2023
Today we continue the tragic and sensational story of the death of...
Jared L. Olar
November 16, 2023
Over a year after Tazewell County was erected by the Illinois General...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2022
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
October 4, 2016
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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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