Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

For about a year, the Metamora Association for Historic Preservation worked alongside other organizations to create the movie. Laure Adams, one of the executive producers, said the movie showcases the ...

Through maps, primary sources, and values-based reflection, students didn’t just learn about the Underground Railroad. They traced its path through their neighborhoods.

Many of the homes of the Underground Railroad's "agents" and "conductors" provided shelter for escapees amid their travels. Here are some that are available to visit along the trail.

The Meeting House is associated with John Hunn (1818-1894) and John Alston (1794-1874), two Underground Railroad "station masters" who were members of the congregation." ...

The Meeting House is associated with John Hunn (1818-1894) and John Alston (1794-1874), two Underground Railroad "station masters" who were members of the congregation." ...

'The 29th of Illinois': Honoring the Black Civil War regiment connected to Juneteenth The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses and secret routes that operated from the 1830s to 1865 ...

Related: Explore the Friendliest Town in Illinois the Next Time You Need a Pick-Me-Up The Lovejoy Homestead stands as a testament to Princeton’s role in the Underground Railroad. This preserved home ...

The National Park Service on Monday returned an image of and quote from Harriet Tubman to a webpage about the Underground Railroad, following backlash after her presence on the page was ...

JACKSONVILLE — A group of historians, academics and legislators spent the last year finding sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois and focusing on telling the stories of those ...

Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026. Iowa town hall attendees turn on each other as Sen. Grassley faces heated questions.