A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among Pekin’s most prominent businessmen and community leaders of days gone by...
Jared L. Olar
February 20, 2025
Among the many notable people of Pekin’s past were William John Conzelman...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2025
In the past century and a half, several bridges have spanned the...
Jared L. Olar
June 6, 2024
In our previous installment in our Pekin Bicentennial series we reviewed the story...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2024
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.
