A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
December 19, 2024
The seed from which Pekin grew was the log cabin that pioneer...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2024
The first years of Pekin’s existence coincided with a period when men...
Jared L. Olar
April 18, 2024
Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2024
The late Christal Dagit (1943-2019) was long-time president of the Tazewell County...
Jared L. Olar
March 2, 2023
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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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