History

Purdue University Sued by Student for Injuries in Basketball Ticket Stampede

West Lafayette, IN - A Purdue University student has filed a lawsuit against the institution following severe injuries incurred during a chaotic rush for basketball tickets last year.  Alanna Nash,...

Bradley, IL – Shots Fired in Camelot Subdivision Tuesday, No Injuries Reported

Bradley, Illinois - In the quiet hours of early Tuesday, residents of the Camelot subdivision in Bradley were...

Illinois Father Faces Charges After Adopted Teen Undergoes Psych Evaluation, Left at Kankakee County Hospital

Kankakee County, IL - A father has been arrested after his adopted teenager was left at a hospital...

Romeoville Man Sentenced to 7 Years After Crashing into Snowbank During Indiana Police Chase

Romeoville, IL - A high-speed chase through LaPorte County, Indiana, culminating in a dramatic crash, has led to...

Will County, IL – St. Joseph Medical Center Nurses Joliet to Hold Informational Picket Tonight 

Joliet, IL - Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet are staging an informational picket today,...

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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