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It's taken years of painstaking research by local historians to reveal the full tale.
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Juneteenth is a celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865 when the news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally spread to Galveston, Texas in the old Confederacy.
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Americans are turning to books, at-home movies, and puzzles for entertainment during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It begs the question – what’s popular…
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Pekin’s public library is open for limited hours for the first time since storm damage shuttered the building in early December. Family storytime resumes…
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Pekin’s public library will remain closed indefinitely following last weekend’s severe storms. Library Director Jeff Brooks says flash flooding caused…
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The Pekin Public Library is closed and under repair following Saturday's severe storms. Officials say flash flooding caused significant water damage to…
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A central Illinois library is screening a series of documentaries to mark the state's bicentennial.The Pekin Public Library will screen a dozen…