Black History
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...
Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have recalled the African-American family of...
For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at the Pekin...
Continuing our review of what historical records can tell us of 19th-century African-American residents...
This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the Local History...