A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the prominent figures of Pekin’s history was Julius Franz Jaeckel (1862-1950),...
Jared L. Olar
November 6, 2025
By Jared L. Olar, Local History Program Coordinator, and Linda Mace, Library...
Jared L. Olar
May 18, 2024
In days gone by, well before the Surgeon General’s warnings about the...
Jared L. Olar
October 5, 2023
This is a revised version of a “From the Local History Room”...
Jared L. Olar
October 12, 2018
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.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
