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Marshall Ashby

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

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

By Jared Olar Library Assistant Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have...

For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at the Pekin...

By Jared Olar Library assistant Continuing our review of what historical records can tell...

This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the Local History...