Nathan Dillon

Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that would be...

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...

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

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

By Jared Olar Library assistant As we continue our series on Tazewell County’s unincorporated...

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...

This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the Local History...

By Jared Olar Library assistant After Illinois achieved statehood, new settlers poured into central...