A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The following article is adapted from a history program presented by Jared...
Jared L. Olar
October 29, 2026
Perhaps the most notable of all the Revolutionary War Patriots who are...
Jared L. Olar
October 22, 2026
Among the Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Tazewell County was Pvt. Elliot...
Jared L. Olar
October 15, 2026
During the first few decades following Illinois’ admission to the Union in...
Jared L. Olar
September 3, 2026
Following up on our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday this Independence...
Jared L. Olar
July 30, 2026
In reviewing Pekin’s 1876 U.S. Centennial celebrations last week, we examined what...
Jared L. Olar
July 9, 2026
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday...
Jared L. Olar
July 2, 2026
With the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence...
Jared L. Olar
June 30, 2026
For Tazewell County, the Juneteenth holiday during the American Semiquincentennial year of...
Jared L. Olar
June 25, 2026
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Pekin Public Library presented an “America...
Jared L. Olar
June 11, 2026
About 80 people gathered at Antioch Cemetery in rural Tazewell County on...
Jared L. Olar
June 4, 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United...
Jared L. Olar
April 30, 2026
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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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