‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial
A drive down Illinois’ stretch of Route 66 highlights the people, landmarks and small businesses keeping the legacy of the ...
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Native ancestors’ return to rest: A paperwork-laden process underway in Illinois
Inside Illinois museums’ efforts to repatriate Native American remains.
Forgotten Black military heroes featured in Illinois State Museum exhibit
As Black History Month comes to an end, the Illinois State Museum this week honored forgotten Black heroes of the ...
New state task force aims to promote state’s Underground Railroad history
First meeting took place Tuesday
Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House
Illinois lawmakers passed measures to repatriate Native American remains and mandate Native American history in school curriculums.
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