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Sunday this week was the 174th anniversary of Pekin’s vote to incorporate as a...

Last Saturday morning, Aug. 12, the Tazewell County Courthouse hosted a celebration of the...

Those who patronize Maquet’s Rail House at 221 Court St. not only enjoy a...

By Jared L. Olar Local History Program Coordinator Here at “From the History Room”...

This week we’ll review the life of Henry Chase (c.1830-1882), who married two sisters...

Over the next two weeks at “From the History Room” we’ll present the further...

During Pekin’s Juneteenth celebration last month, a crowd gathered downtown to witness the dedication...

Previous articles here at “From the History Room” have told the story of the...

To mark the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in July, a historic...

Three special days of honor in Peoria and Pekin this month culminated Saturday, 17...