A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Following up on our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday this Independence...
Jared L. Olar
July 30, 2026
About 80 people gathered at Antioch Cemetery in rural Tazewell County on...
Jared L. Olar
June 4, 2026
In keeping with this year’s celebration of the American Semiquicentennial, this month...
Jared L. Olar
May 28, 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United...
Jared L. Olar
April 30, 2026
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
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
