Illinois History

Not Lincoln or Reagan, Not Wright or Willis as Illinois’ most historic building --and it’s tucked away in Galena.

Today, the abandoned Brach’s factory still stands in Chicago, unused and full of stories.

You might think you know where sock monkeys come from, but Rockford's history with these cuddly characters might surprise you!

Remembering Meigs Field: a controversial chapter in Chicago's aviation history that still stirs debate 22 years later. What really happened on that fateful day?

What do red roads, movie magic, and a surprising beer history have in common? They all define the unique charm of Galena, Illinois.

Illinois is home to many tall buildings, but did you know that the first skyscraper ever built was in Chicago?

When I first started looking at the movies filmed in Illinois I was a little shocked to find some legendary film scenes came from Illinois.

One of the most horrific and Catastrophic weather events happened in Illinois back in 1925 and to this day is one of the worst in American history.

You might have heard about the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre that took place in Chicago in 1929, but do you know what the site looks like today?

This popular Gangster Tour in Chicago features the sight where the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place.