A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Among the notables of Pekin’s past is a man whose remarkable career...
Jared L. Olar
November 21, 2024
One of Pekin’s notables from days gone by was a German-born businessman...
Jared L. Olar
October 24, 2024
Great crowds gathered last week for three days of memorable Pekin Bicentennial...
Jared L. Olar
July 11, 2024
The historic structure at the southeast corner of Court and Fourth streets...
Jared L. Olar
April 25, 2024
In this next installment in our series on the group of 19th-century...
Jared L. Olar
September 22, 2022
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.
