A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In days gone by, well before the Surgeon General’s warnings about the...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 28, 2020
Older residents of Pekin will still remember a regular column in the...
Jared L. Olar
August 22, 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.
From the Archives
Discover your Family's History
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
