Fort Crevecoeur

Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that would be...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

This is an updated reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that...

As we continue our series on the early history of Illinois, here’s a chance...

By Jared Olar Library assistant As Illinois’ yearlong bicentennial celebrations commence this weekend, starting...

Here’s a chance to read again one of our old Local History Room columns,...