A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
One of Pekin’s oldest churches is preparing to celebrate its 175th anniversary...
Jared L. Olar
October 2, 2025
The city of Pekin currently has four Illinois State Historical Society markers...
Jared L. Olar
May 1, 2024
During Pekin’s Juneteenth celebration last month, a crowd gathered downtown to witness...
Jared L. Olar
July 13, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 13, 2022
Last week in our series on the history of the Pekin Public...
Jared L. Olar
April 8, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
February 14, 2020
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.
