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History

This Week in Illinois History: Illinois’ First Duel (February 8, 1819)

Staff Reports
February 9, 2022

History

4 Facts You Might Not Know About Early Chicago Blues and Jazz

Armor
February 2, 2022

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History

The Start of MLK Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1960

Staff Reports
January 17, 2022

This Week In Illinois History: Joseph Glidden Patents Barbed Wire (November 24, 1874)

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History

This Week In Illinois History: Joseph Glidden Patents Barbed Wire (November 24, 1874)

Staff Reports
November 22, 2021

This Week in Illinois History: H. V. Porter, father of March Madness (October 27, 1975)

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History

This Week in Illinois History: H. V. Porter, father of March Madness (October 27, 1975)

Staff Reports
October 25, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: The Liberty Bell Of The West (July 4, 1778)

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History

This Week In Illinois History: The Liberty Bell Of The West (July 4, 1778)

Staff Reports
July 5, 2021

Military History - Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

History

Military History – Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Michael Embrey
July 2, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: World’s First Dairy Queen (June 22, 1940)

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Food ,History

This Week In Illinois History: World’s First Dairy Queen (June 22, 1940)

Staff Reports
June 22, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: Krafting Cheese (June 6, 1916)

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History

This Week In Illinois History: Krafting Cheese (June 6, 1916)

Staff Reports
June 7, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: All-American Girls Professional Baseball (May 30, 1943)

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Entertainment ,History ,Sports

This Week In Illinois History: All-American Girls Professional Baseball (May 30, 1943)

Staff Reports
June 1, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: Big Eli, The First Portable Ferris Wheel (May 23, 1900)

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Entertainment ,History

This Week In Illinois History: Big Eli, The First Portable Ferris Wheel (May 23, 1900)

Staff Reports
May 24, 2021

This Week In Illinois History: The Sucker State (May 17, 1955)

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History

This Week In Illinois History: The Sucker State (May 17, 1955)

Staff Reports
May 17, 2021

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