Woman's Club of Evanston, Illinois
DrFumblefinger spotted this handsome building while waiting in line for breakfast in Evanston.
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Acts of Intolerance, Springfield, Illinois
A striking sculpture marks the point where Springfield's 'Race Riot' of 1908 broke out, keeping the memory alive
Corn Dogs, Cozy Dogs and History
Historians may argue forever over the origin story of this classic steak-on-a-stick, but it's the taste that counts
Springfield, Illinois: A Small Museum with a Big Story
A small museum carefully tells the important and long-hidden history of another American holocaust
Spring activities come to Illinois
DuPage County greets Spring with a range of family activities
The Lesson, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
Samantha shares some pictures of the statue called The Lesson at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois.
Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia
George G shares the odd story of how a Richmond grocery warehouse became a Civil War prison and ended its days as a rock venue in Chicago
Bahá'í House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois
Gumbo visits a beautiful House of Worship, one of only 13 similar structures scattered around the globe.
Grosse Point Lighthouse, Evanston
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Grosse Pointe Lighthouse, located on the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago.
Gen X—Is it history already?
A new exhibit will look at the lives and growing-up experiences of the generation whose leading edge is entering its 50s
Chicago: 'Love on the Ledge'
Chicago's Willis Tower is holding a contest whose winners get a wedding or vow renewal in a glass skybox over the city
Museum fills gaps in Route 66 history
A new museum in Springfield, Illinois highlights Black history along the "Mother Road."
Chicago Skydeck gets a new look
Chicago's tallest viewpoint re-opens with lots to see besides its view out over the city and lake.
Haymarket Monument, Chicago
An unusual monument to a labor movement struggle in Chicago that sparked organizing around the world, still draws expressions of solidarity.
O'Hare upgrade: Runway done, terminals next
Chicago is continuing the updating and expansion of O'Hare as it continues to be one of the busiest airports anywhere.