Oldest

They don't make things like they used to.

Some schools in Illinois have been around for an insanely long period of time. Obviously, some have seen better days and been around a lot longer than others. These I found are the absolute oldest in the entire state.

Before America declared its independence, there was already a city in Missouri. As a matter of fact, the first settlement in Missouri predates the founding of this country by almost five decades.

If you're feeling a little Deja Vu, don't worry because you're not losing it because another ancient boat was discovered on the bottom of a Wisconsin lake.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

This general store turns 125 years old in 2021 making it one of the oldest in Illinois.

Illinois' oldest prisoner is living his sentence in Dixon.