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June 17, 2021 (June 30, 2021)

Q&A with Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett, Authors of Punks in Peoria

author commentary Best of Illinois Illinois / regional music Q&A

We recently talked to co-authors Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett about their new book, Punks in Peoria: Making a Scene in the American Heartland. Q: Why did you decide to […]

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October 5, 2020 (October 2, 2020)

CILH Virtual Exhibit

Best of Illinois Chicago Illinois / regional journals new books sale Virtual Exhibit

Welcome to our 2020 Conference on Illinois History Virtual Exhibit! Enjoy our extensive representation of the state of Illinois in our books, journals, blog posts, and more. From Oct. 5th […]

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October 10, 2017 (October 10, 2017)

Q&A with Lex Tate, Co-author of An Illini Place

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Lex Tate is an adjunct lecturer in journalism and advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and served as associate director of the University of Illinois Office for University Relations. She […]

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April 4, 2017 (March 22, 2017)

Happy Birthday, Muddy Waters

Best of Illinois biography music

Longing for that down home music? Looking for a shot of brilliance? Tryin’ to forget that you asked for water and your woman/man gave you gasoline? Then you must be celebrating the 100th […]

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December 17, 2014 (December 9, 2014)

Best of Illinois: Turn the page

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Oft-imitated, rarely surpassed, The Best of Illinois: Vol. 1 catalog provides one-stop shopping for the best books on all facets of the ever-fascinating Land of Lincoln. Shrooms, the Mafia, music […]

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December 10, 2014 (December 9, 2014)

Best of Illinois: Sweet, sweet sale

Best of Illinois food

You should eat. In From the Jewish Heartland, noshers and freshers alike can explore Jewish culinary innovation, Midwest style. Ellen F. Steinberg and Jack H. Prost curate treasures uncovered in […]

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November 19, 2014 (November 17, 2014)

Best of Illinois: Exploring nature and finding fungus

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The Best of Illinois regional catalog highlights some Press titles that focus on Midwestern subjects including history, art, architecture, food, politics, music and more. Three titles that focus on natural […]

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