A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
It was a century ago that the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association, led...
Jared L. Olar
March 10, 2022
The state of Illinois’ Bicentennial Year draws to a close this Monday,...
Jared L. Olar
November 30, 2018
The opening of Illinois’ Bicentennial Year A.D. 2017-2018 was marked across the...
Jared L. Olar
June 15, 2018
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.
