Illinois has a well-documented history as a removal state, meaning Native Americans were forcibly removed multiple times, including through the Trail of Tears. The Prairie Band Potawatomi’s land ...

He paid his penalty. But I don't, I have to tell you, in my opinion, that does not detract from the contribution he made to Illinois history, that history will stand tall... History has shown that ...

QUINCY — Three Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County efforts have been recognized by the Illinois State Historical Society with Best of Illinois History Awards. The Governor’s Post ...

Shelby Collum, who served from 1883 to 1913, as the longest-serving U.S. senator in Illinois history. Durbin, 80, expressed his gratitude to the people of Illinois for electing him to the Senate ...

Only twice in Illinois program history – dating back to 1905 – have two players been selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in the same season. Not since 2005 has the feat been ...

Ahead of their game against UK, which tips off in Milwaukee at 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS, here’s Illinois’ NCAA Tournament history in the Sweet 16, the last time they went and how many times they ...

The Xavier Musketeers and Illinois Fighting Illini haven't met in the NCAA tournament ahead of their Round of 64 showdown Friday night in Milwaukee. Asked by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein for his ...

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A collapsed box culvert has caused a portion of KY 453/Iuka Road in Livingston County to close. According to the Kentucky Transporation Cabinet (KYTC), the closure ...

Illinois In 1829, one woman — Priscilla "Mother" Baltimore — embarked on a courageous journey that would change the course of history. Escaping slavery in Missouri, a slave state, she sought ...

“The study of the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people is American history. In other words, in Illinois, we strive to affirm, uplift, and support all our ...