Moses Shipman

As Pekin’s Bicentennial Year continues and we now find ourselves in Black History Month,...

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

With special Juneteenth-related events planned next week that will honor the memory of Nance...

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 Recently this column reviewed the known black families who...

By Jared Olar Library assistant One of the oldest unincorporated communities in Tazewell County...

By Jared Olar Library assistant Later this month, the nation will observe Monday, Feb....

Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History Room columns,...