A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Numbered among the notable businessmen of Pekin’s “Gilded Age” was John William...
Jared L. Olar
May 15, 2025
The Feb. 2005 issue of the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society’s...
Jared L. Olar
January 30, 2025
Among the many hotels that once served downtown Pekin’s visitors and residents...
Jared L. Olar
January 23, 2025
Recently local historian Carl Adams brought to my attention the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
November 8, 2019
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.
