A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
For this third in our series of Pekin Bicentennial Black History Month...
Jared L. Olar
February 22, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 8, 2019
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
August 17, 2018
During the summer, this column took the opportunity to feature a number...
Jared L. Olar
October 7, 2016
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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
