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November 8, 2016 (November 8, 2016)

200 Years of Illinois: The other black gold

Illinois / regional natural history

On November 8, 1810, the first recorded load of Illinois coal reached the market in New Orleans. The event may sound ordinary, but it represented a significant pivot in state […]

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October 6, 2016 (October 5, 2016)

Throwbacklist Thursday: Boogie Woogie Kugel Boy

american history labor history sports history

Today marks National Noodle Day, an observance that simultaneously celebrates a food most beloved of preschoolers and college students while making you wonder if this national day trend has gone too […]

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