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Local History Program Coordinator at the Pekin Public Library. I oversee the library’s local history room collection, write a weekly local history column/weblog for the library, and present local history programs at the library and in the community.
As we continue our series on Tazewell County’s unincorporated communities, this week...
Jared L. Olar
Over the last two weeks we have taken a look at the...
Jared L. Olar
Continuing our series on the unincorporated communities in Tazewell County, this week...
Jared L. Olar
Tazewell County’s westernmost township, Spring Lake Township, is the largest township in...
Jared L. Olar
Among Tazewell County’s older unincorporated communities is the tiny and quiet farming...
Jared L. Olar
“To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and honoured To recall...
Jared L. Olar
One of the oldest unincorporated communities in Tazewell County is the village...
Jared L. Olar
Four years ago, “From the History Room” shone the spotlight on William...
Jared L. Olar
One of Tazewell County’s older unincorporated communities has a history that reaches...
Jared L. Olar
This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the...
Jared L. Olar
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