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
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
February 1, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 25, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 10, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 13, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 8, 2016
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
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
September 27, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
September 21, 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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