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William J. 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 This week we conclude the genealogical account of the...

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

By Jared Olar Library assistant Last week in this column, we surveyed the African-American...

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...