A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln coming up this...
Jared L. Olar
February 3, 2026
As we recalled last week, the same year that Pekin voted to...
Jared L. Olar
April 11, 2024
Almost 45 years after Tazewell County’s collection of Civil War artifacts were...
Jared L. Olar
May 25, 2023
The late Christal Dagit (1943-2019) was long-time president of the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 2, 2023
The Pekin Public Library, with the help of the Tazewell County Genealogical...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 2, 2020
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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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