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August 21, 2014 (August 21, 2014)

Lincoln vs. Douglas, tale of the tape

american history Illinois / regional Lincoln

On August 21, 1858 upstart challenger Abraham Lincoln entered into the first of seven debates with incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas in Ottawa, Illinois. Lincoln was challenging Douglas to represent Illinois […]

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August 11, 2014 (August 11, 2014)

New in paperback: a pioneer, a president and a King

american history biography Illinois / regional Lincoln music

Three UIP titles are available in paperback editions today. Locomotive to Aeromotive: Octave Chanute and the Transportation Revolution Earth, water, air—Octave Chanute grappled with the very elements themselves. He built the massive […]

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July 30, 2014 (July 23, 2014)

Exploring Illinois: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge

Exploring Illinois Illinois / regional local authors new books photography travel

The Upper Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge stretches for 261 river miles from Cordova, Illinois to the mouth of Wisconsin’s Chippewa River. Dozens of bird species can be […]

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July 28, 2014 (July 28, 2014)

Book trailer for Lorado Taft: The Chicago Years

art author commentary Chicago Illinois / regional

Robert G. La France, co-editor of Lorado Taft: The Chicago Years, talks about the life and work of the influential sculptor in this video. In the book trailer, La France, […]

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July 23, 2014 (July 23, 2014)

Exploring Illinois: Ayers Sand Prairie

Exploring Illinois Illinois / regional local authors new books photography travel Uncategorized

Ayers Sand Prairie in Carroll County was once the western edge of the Wisconsin Glacier. Among the small dunes explorers can spy plants and animals friendly to the dry growing […]

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July 16, 2014 (July 16, 2014)

Exploring Illinois: Kickapoo State Park

Exploring Illinois Illinois / regional local authors new books photography travel

The middle fork of the Vermilion River runs through Kickapoo State Park. Just a short walk from Middle Fork Woods Nature Preserve, explorers will find forest-lined bluffs and a a […]

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July 11, 2014 (July 9, 2014)

A great decade for Chicago architecture

architecture author commentary Chicago Illinois / regional interviews new books

The AIA Guide to Chicago is the premier guidebook for exploring the architectural treasures of a city known for an urban landscape of art and innovation. It’s not only the […]

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July 9, 2014 (July 3, 2014)

Exploring Illinois: Henry N. Barkhausen Wetlands Center

Exploring Illinois Illinois / regional local authors new books photography travel

Henry N. Barkhausen Wetlands Center is the perfect starting point for exploring the Cache River ecosystem. From the visitor center window one can spy muskrat, river otter hummingbirds and various […]

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July 3, 2014

FIXING ILLINOIS: fewer Governors now in prison

author commentary authors Chicago Illinois / regional interviews

Now that former Illinois Governor George Ryan is officially a free man, the Land of Lincoln has only a single former Chief Executive in prison. In their book Fixing Illinois: […]

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July 2, 2014 (June 25, 2014)

Exploring Illinois: Matthiessen State Park

Exploring Illinois Illinois / regional local authors new books photography travel

Matthiessen State Park in LaSalle County is a feast for the eyes in all seasons. With greenery and wildflowers in the spring and summer, colorful foliage in the fall, and […]

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June 30, 2014 (July 1, 2014)

Fixing the culture of fixing

Illinois / regional

At the risk of summoning Rod Blagojevich in a cloud of fire, brimstone, and cheap aftershave, our blog belatedly marks the third anniversary (June 27, 2011) of the former Illinois […]

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June 26, 2014 (June 25, 2014)

Michael Agnew identifies ‘The Midwestern IPA’

author commentary authors food Illinois / regional interviews

Michael Agnew has been visiting media outlets and brewpubs throught the Midwest to discuss his book A Perfect Pint’s Beer Guide to the Heartland. Recently the author visited KARE 11 TV […]

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