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Illinois Bicentennial: DuSable Museum of African-American History

Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:51 AM

ili collins 112818 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

The DuSable Museum in Chicago keeps the legacy of the impact of African-Americans on Illinois history.

Illinois Bicentennial: Hoosier Grove Barn

Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 07:30 AM

ili castro 112718 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

Senator Cristina Castro of Elgin visited the Hoosier Grove Barn in the Village of Streamwood. Originally built in 1871, the family who built the house had moved out of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire and became first-time farmers.

Illinois Bicentennial: Noble-Seymour-Crippen House

Details: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:53 PM

ili mulroe 112718 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

Senator John Mulroe visited the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House in the Village of Norwood Park.

Illinois Bicentennial: Wendell Phillips Academy

Details: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:29 PM

ili hunter 112718 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

Senator Mattie Hunter chose to highlight Wendell Phillips Academy in the Bronzeville community, named for abolitionist and philanthropist Wendell Phillips.