Illinois' indigenous cultural sites are being erased by climate change, U of I archeologists find
That's why White and his team point to places like Farnsworth House and Monks Mound in Cahokia, near St. Louis. The prehistoric earthen mound has been slumping, and experiencing accelerated erosion, ...
Alton Telegraph on MSN3h
A glimpse into Alton's 1912 trolley era and historic Belle Street
Discover Belle Street's rich history with the 1912 Alton, Jackson & Peoria trolley that connected downtown Alton and the Piasa Valley.
Journal Gazette and Times Courier6h
A look at Chicago’s more than 40-year history as a sanctuary city
Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.
Today in Chicago History: ‘The circus begins.’ Michael Jordan signs a baseball contract with the White Sox.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...
Walker5h
This Week in History
10 years ...