A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Earlier this year, in preparing the Pekin Public Library’s U.S. Semiquincentennial “Portrait...
Jared L. Olar
May 14, 2026
Back in May of this year, a collection of 1924 and 1925...
Jared L. Olar
September 7, 2023
In the last few weeks we have recalled how Tazewell County was...
Jared L. Olar
March 16, 2018
Taking up again last month’s exploration of the story of Pekin’s expansion...
Jared L. Olar
November 20, 2015
Among the Pekin Public Library’s Local History Room resources available for study...
Jared L. Olar
October 30, 2015
Downtown Pekin’s historic Arcade Building, located at 15 S. Capitol St. across...
Jared L. Olar
September 26, 2015
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.
