A taskforce of state legislators and historians will ask the General Assembly to create the Illinois Freedom Trails ...

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More than 200 historical sites in Illinois have been identified as a part of the Underground Railroad in the state, according ...

The Elijah Holt home, a house that has been standing since 1840, has been saved from demolition. The Winnebago County Forest ...

Despite federal legislation passed nearly 35 years ago aimed at reuniting stolen ancestral remains and sacred items with Native American tribes, the ABC7 I-Team found little progress has been made, ...

On Thursday afternoon, several visitors connected with Landmarks Illinois, a Chicago-based not-for-profit group dedicated to ...

Anogia, the picturesque Greek village on the island of Crete, has been voted among the 55 best villages in the world for 2024 ...

The historic Trencher House in Alton, known for its musical legacy and unique architecture, including black walnut siding and ...

Even if you miss the chance to bathe in the Mediterranean, Crete's awe-inspiring historic attractions and lively celebrations are still worth the trip. Key Events: As cooler weather descends upon ...

Kamala Harris has won the Illinois contest, NBC News projects, and secured the state’s 19 Electoral College votes. In 2020, Biden won Illinois with 58% of the vote to Trump’s 41%. In 2016 ...

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