A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
About 120 years ago, the northwest corner of Eighth Street and Park...
Jared L. Olar
September 19, 2025
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2020
Continuing our series on the unincorporated communities in Tazewell County, this week...
Jared L. Olar
July 19, 2019
Tazewell County’s westernmost township, Spring Lake Township, is the largest township in...
Jared L. Olar
July 12, 2019
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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