What happened to Illinois’ first capital, Kaskaskia?
Once the burgeoning capital of Illinois, Kaskaskia now endures as a shadow of its past glory, continually fighting against nature's...
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The Illinois woman that invented the modern dishwasher
Josephine Cochrane said, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." That's what she did. In the 19th century,...
How Pabst Blue Ribbon got its name
Pabst Blue Ribbon is an iconic American beer. Its story begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city that has been a...
Abraham Lincoln’s Grandfather was murdered
In the 1780s, relations between Native Americans and encroaching pioneers in the Ohio Valley were tense. In 1786, a Native...
Aerial Footage of 1914 Chicago
In 1914, Chicago was a city undergoing rapid change and growth. It was one of the largest cities in the...
Grant’s treatment of Jews during the Civil War
General Ulysses S. Grant is best known for his role as the commander of the Union Army during the American...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mile-High Skyscraper Dream
He On October 16th, 1956, the 89-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright met with government representatives, news reporters, architects, students and curious...
Elizabeth Packard’s Terrifying Journey From Asylum Patient to Advocacy
Elizabeth Packard was a 19th-century who fought for women's rights and mental health advocacy. She was born in a Calvinist...
The surprising role of John Dillinger’s plastic surgery procedures
John Dillinger was a notorious bank robber and leader of the Dillinger Gang. He operated in the Midwest in the...
Bachelor’s Grove: the most haunted cemetery in Illinois
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery is a small, historic cemetery located in Midlothian, IL, about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. Despite its...