A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
While Pekin traces its origin to the 1824 arrival of Jonathan Tharp...
Jared L. Olar
November 13, 2024
Previously in this column, we reviewed the period from the early 1600s...
Jared L. Olar
December 29, 2017
When French missionaries and explorers first came to the Illinois Country in...
Jared L. Olar
December 22, 2017
As we continue our series on the early history of Illinois, here’s...
Jared L. Olar
December 15, 2017
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.
