History

Kankakee, IL – River Valley Metro Mass Transit Surpasses 14 Million Rides Milestone

Kankakee, IL - River Valley Metro Mass Transit has surpassed a significant milestone, recording over 14 million rides since starting operations in 1999.  This achievement underscores the vital role of...

Free Chicken Sandwich for Teachers at Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais on Teacher Appreciation Day

Bradley, IL - Local teachers are in for a treat as Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day...

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...

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...

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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