I Like Illinois

Illinois Bicentennial: GAR Memorial Hall and Museum

Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 01:41 PM

ili holmes 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 Grand Army of the Republic Memorial is a beautiful limestone building in downtown Aurora, founded for Civil War veterans 152 years ago.

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.