History

17 Months, $18 Million Later: Bourbonnais Community Campus Project Set to Open Next Month

Bourbonnais, IL - The Village Campus project, a transformative $18.1 million development in Bourbonnais, is nearing completion, with significant progress reported at Monday night's Village Board meeting.  Mayor Paul Schore...

Illinois Health Departments Request Dead Birds for West Nile Virus Monitoring

Watseka, IL - The Iroquois County Public Health Department, along with several other health departments across Illinois, is...

Grain Bin Incident in Paxton Leads to Hospitalization

Paxton, IL - A worker was hospitalized after injuring his leg while operating a skid-loader inside a grain...

Structural Concerns Over a DuPage River Bridge Force Immediate Actions: IDOT

Shorewood, IL - Following an inspection by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), significant structural concerns have necessitated...

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Celebrates 60 Years with Special Anniversary Event

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) invites the community to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with...

From Wallpaper Cleaner to Children’s Icon: The Remarkable Journey of Play-Doh

CINCINNATI, OH – Celebrating National Play-Doh Day this September 16th isn't just about honoring a popular children's toy; it's a testament to reinvention. Before...

Chicago’s Viking Dragon: Geneva, Illinois Hosts Epic Exhibition Debut of ‘Freya’ 

Geneva, Ill. - Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through time!  On Tuesday, September 12, at 12 PM, Third Coast Conservation is set to unveil...

Meteor Leaves Hole in Indiana Man’s Chest: Legends and Lore

INDIANA - Delve into the annals of Indiana's history, and you'll uncover a tale that has intrigued and mystified our state for generations.  It's a story...

Celebrating 33 Years: The Day SUE the Tyrannosaurus Rex Emerged from History’s Depths

CHICAGO, IL â€” Three decades ago, in a remote corner of South Dakota, paleontologist Sue Hendrickson stumbled upon the scientific discovery that would forever change...

Shadow of an Illinois Legend: Baseball, an Asylum, and Juneteenth

Andrew "Rube" Foster, a baseball legend and founder of the Negro Baseball League, had a story that blended triumph with tragedy. Born in Texas...

Join the Bradley Historical Society: Preserving the Legacy of Bradley’s Industrial Past

BRADLEY, IL - The Bradley Historical Society, a devoted group of history enthusiasts, is seeking new members to join their ranks as they prepare to...
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