A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As we recalled last week, the same year that Pekin voted to...
Jared L. Olar
April 11, 2024
The first 19 years of Pekin’s history cover the period when our...
Jared L. Olar
March 14, 2024
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
October 2, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
September 25, 2020
Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History...
Jared L. Olar
September 23, 2016
The Tazewell County Courthouse in downtown Pekin celebrated its 100th birthday just...
Jared L. Olar
August 12, 2016
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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