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
Around the time white settlers began flooding into Tazewell County in the 1820s,...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2022
As previously noted in this column, the city of Pekin was established...
Jared L. Olar
June 22, 2018
As Illinois’ yearlong bicentennial celebrations commence this weekend, starting with this installment...
Jared L. Olar
December 1, 2017
As National American Indian Heritage Month nears its end, this week we’ll...
Jared L. Olar
November 24, 2017
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
November 28, 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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