A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Looking back over America’s 250-year history with a more local focus, last...
Jared L. Olar
January 29, 2026
In the course of our survey of the events of history that...
Jared L. Olar
February 2, 2018
As we saw in this column last time, the vast Illinois Country...
Jared L. Olar
January 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.
