George W. Lee

Tazewell County’s and Pekin’s newest military memorial was dedicated during the county’s observance of...

Ongoing research into the family of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892) has recently uncovered additional information...

In June and July this summer “From the History Room” devoted some attention to...

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

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

By Jared Olar Library Assistant We continue now with the genealogical account of the...

By Jared Olar Library assistant Recently this column reviewed the known black families who...