A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In recent weeks, we have looked back to the way the groundwork...
Jared L. Olar
April 29, 2021
In her 1902 account of the Pekin Public Library’s early history, Miss...
Jared L. Olar
April 22, 2021
In our ongoing series on the history of the Pekin Public Library,...
Jared L. Olar
March 25, 2021
The death of retired physical education teacher and coach Gerald R. “Jerry”...
Jared L. Olar
March 4, 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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
