A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
As we continue the story of the early history of Pekin’s library,...
Jared L. Olar
March 18, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 21, 2021
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
September 11, 2020
On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the culmination of African-American History Month,...
Jared L. Olar
March 11, 2020
“Citizens of Pekin, here your daily is!” With these words, the Pekin...
Jared L. Olar
January 17, 2020
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
March 29, 2019
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
December 14, 2018
On Friday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., in the Pekin Public Library...
Jared L. Olar
August 31, 2018
This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 8, 2018
In recent installments of our ongoing Illinois Bicentennial series, we have recalled...
Jared L. Olar
May 18, 2018
This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2018
On the last page of the very first Pekin City Directory, published...
Jared L. Olar
October 14, 2017
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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