DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Sitting off of El Dorado Street near downtown Decatur is a building stuffed to the brim with African ...

Slow down with charming Illinois tea houses perfect for a cozy afternoon, think tiered treats, pretty teapots, and peaceful vibes across the state.

A new exhibit is honoring Black History Month and celebrating the history of Vermilion County. The Journey to Freedom ...

The Normal Firefighters Local 2442 is hosting its fourth and final town hall presentation to inform the public about slower response times due to the fire station two move, and they hope to meet with ...

The Polo Historical Society creates a new account of the buried history of families and abolitionists who supported freedom ...

Pullman Porters built the Black middle class and provided a cornerstone for African American economic stability.

Black Ensemble Theater will open its 50th Anniversary Season with the return of the celebrated musical The Jackie Wilson ...

When we talk about the almost 300-year journey of a culture and all of their contributions, a large part of the conversation has to include Haughville.

The big picture: In 1953, Banks — known as Mr. Cub — became the first African American to play for the franchise. He lived in ...

BROOKLYN — The brick building at Madison and South 5th streets in Brooklyn, Illinois, is still vacant, still boarded up, still tagged with faded gang graffiti.