Here's a look back at presidents who visited Southern Illinois over the years.
A look back at the first Du Quoin State Fair held on Oct. 6, 1923.
May 4, 1970 — the day 4 Kent State students died after Ohio National Guard members opened fire on demonstrators — some 400 SIU students gathered to join a class boycott. Protests built for 3 days leading up to one of the most destructive nights in Carbondale history.
One southern Illinois connection provided a once in a lifetime opportunity for a local musician. Stemming from Louise’s memories of her brother George Harrison, Herrin resident Robby Clark-Stokes wrote a song commemorating the youngest Beatle with the help of his father, Robbie Stokes of Carbondale.
Here's a look back at the mall from concept to construction to a grand opening gala held on Oct. 3, 1991, and beyond.
A 110-year-old electric passenger train car that was once outfitted with sleeping rooms may once again lodge overnight travelers. Or so its new owner hopes.
A look back at Stecher Brewing Co., active in Murphysboro from the late 1800s until 1940.
50 years ago, police and Black Panthers engaged in a shootout in Carbondale. “We’ll put the past behind us, but we’ll never forget it,” Milton McDaniel, who was 21 at the time, said. “That way, we hope we won’t have to repeat it in the future.”
Veterans groups from across the twin cities sponsored a Veterans Day observance at the McLean County Museum of History, Thursday.
Al Capone may have died nearly 75 years ago but it's clear interest in the infamous Chicago gangster is very much alive after some of his prized possessions were auctioned off over the weekend for at least $3 million.
Oct. 8 marks a century and a half since a massive fire destroyed about a third of Chicago, changing the city and fire codes forever. AccuWeather hears from historian Carl Smith on how weather shaped that fateful day.
A look back at Apple Festivals of years past.
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Starting Thursday, the recently-restored desk Lincoln used to write the famous speech will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the next six months.
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