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This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

In September 2013 and January 2014, we recalled a dramatic story that was recorded...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

Last week we told the story of how Nance Legins-Costley became one of Tazewell...

Earlier this year, another important part of the life of Nance Legins-Costley was uncovered...

Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, which was...

With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time to recall...

The 1870-71 Sellers & Bates Pekin City Directory has a duplicate entry for a...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...