A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Over a year after Tazewell County was erected by the Illinois General...
Jared L. Olar
December 8, 2022
The date was Aug. 4, 1964. The time was just before noon....
Jared L. Olar
October 29, 2020
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.
