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Dedication of the Camp Douglas Historical Marker, October 20, 10
Dedication of the Camp Douglas Historical Marker, October 20, 10 a.m., in Bronzeville. More than 30 donors contributed to this historical marker, whic...

Attend the relighting of the vintage ROUTE 66 “Vic Suhling / Gas
Attend the relighting of the vintage ROUTE 66 “Vic Suhling / Gas for Less” neon sign. A relighting of the vintage “Vic Suhling / Gas for Less”...

Eldorado Illinois founding history. [PHOTO] The Interurban Train
Eldorado Illinois founding history. [PHOTO] The Interurban Train of Southern Illinois Railway and Power Company Heading out from Eldorado to Carrier M...

Cahokia Mounds welcomes 10 millionth visitor since achieving world
Cahokia Mounds welcomes 10 millionth visitor since achieving world heritage status Waterloo resident receives personal tour, $100 gift certificate...

E-Book explores mysterious Indian culture ‘Mark of the
E-Book explores mysterious Indian culture ‘Mark of the Mississippians’ transports readers into sophisticated civilization that once flourished i...

Essays inspired by Lincoln’s 272 timeless words Presidential
Essays inspired by Lincoln’s 272 timeless words Presidential library opens display of 272-word essays by leaders such as Jimmy Carter, Sandra Day O...

Summer reading at the Lincoln Presidential Museum Author Thomas
Summer reading at the Lincoln Presidential Museum Author Thomas Mackey to discuss laws leading up to the Civil War and emerging from it SPRINGFIELD �...