SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — After years of pleas from Illinois lawmakers, the U.S. National Park Service will protect a Central Illinois historical site. President Joe Biden has announced he will ...
For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Friday designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument. For two nights in August 1908, a White mob laid siege to ...
Playwright Tim Crawford doesn't think the city of Springfield has come to a reckoning about its 1908 Race Riot, during which two Black men were lynched and dozens of Black-owned homes and businesses ...
Springfield History Museum's newest exhibit shines a light on the city's early motorcycle culture. “Motorcycles in Springfield, 1900-1939” is a new temporary exhibit featuring historic motorcycles, ...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...
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Illinois' Bustling Route 66 Stop Is Packed With Quirky Attractions, Outdoor Fun, And Historical Sites
With the iconic Route 66 turning 100 in 2026, there's no better time to visit the birthplace of the 'Main street of America' in Illinois. The roadtrippers' dream route touches on a dozen historic ...
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