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Last week we recalled the life of one of Tazewell County’s late...

Jared L. Olar

July 24, 2025

Dr. Clarence Eddy McFall, M.D. (1860-1911) was one of Tazewell County’s early...

Jared L. Olar

July 17, 2025

Gideon Hawley (1797-1852) and his family were among the earliest pioneer settlers...

Jared L. Olar

July 9, 2025

At the time of his death, Pekin attorney W. B. Cooney (1859-1922)...

Jared L. Olar

July 3, 2025

The landscape of Pekin, Illinois, is filled with the enduring historical evidence...

Jared L. Olar

June 26, 2025

Recently the ongoing rehabilitation and renovation work at the 900 and 902...

Jared L. Olar

June 12, 2025

This week we conclude our outline of the descendants of Nancy (Hurst)...

Jared L. Olar

June 5, 2025

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