CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force on Tuesday presented its ongoing findings on the important role Illinois played in the history of helping slaves reach freedom. The ...
A task force of lawmakers and historians is recommending that Illinois create a full-time commission to commemorate the ...
Tom Emery's new book, "Stories of Historic Illinois Women," features nearly 50 influential women, including Jacksonville ...
The state has shelled out $13.2 million to almost 140,000 people recently through the program. The individual payouts are ...