An Indiana man created this revolutionary device back in the late 1880's. Learn how inventions from unexpected places have shaped our world in significant ways.
Charming is such a subjective word. What's charming to one person may be irritating to another. However, there's no arguing history and the Illinois town that was just named the most "charming" is also full of vital American history.
Cave-In-Rock is a small village in southern Illinois that has a fascinating history full of bandits, pirates, and murderers that most people don't know about.
What is the worst place to live in Illinois? While there is something subjective about whether a town is good or bad, there’s also some science baked into a recent ranking that thinks it knows the best Illinois city to avoid. It is full of history though.