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To celebrate America’s 250th, the Illinois State Historical Society brings you a new podcast series, “Weird, Wild, Wonderful Illinois”! This series will look...

This sketch serves to honor and preserve the legacy of the brave men of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry, who valiantly fought during the Civil War. (From the Preface)

Clark’s narrative, which covers the years 1773-1779, is a first-hand description of Illinois as it existed in the 1770s. It deals with, inter alia, the British occupation and the way it affected Kentucky settlers. Life on the frontier was dangerous and uncertain, and many people died in various battles and skirmishes.

David Orr, founder of Good Government Illinois and longtime elected official in Chicago, discusses a variety of political issues with guest stars. Originally under Good Government Illinois, this podcast series is now part of the Reform for Illinois family.

Life on the Illinois Prairie

From an award-winning historian, an engrossing look at how Abraham Lincoln grappled with the challenges of leadership in an unruly democracy An awkward first meeting with U.S. Army officers, on the eve of the Civil War. A conversation on the White House portico with a young cavalry sergeant who...

Join us for a trip back to yesterday on the farm, on the road and in the barn. Relax and listen as the RFD Radio Network takes you back. If you have a tractor, car, truck or barn that we should spotlight, please email radio@ilfb.org.

This is a collection of rare conversations with the authors, artists, scientists, and visionaries who have been bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion. "The Lincoln Laureates" represent the most revered Illinoisans through the mission of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

Am 7. November 2006 beobachteten mehrere glaubwürdige Zeugen ein unbekanntes Flugobjekt über dem O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Es schwebte über einem Gate und hinterließ beim Verschwinden ein Loch in der Wolkendecke. Alles zu der Sichtung gibt es in diesem Hörspiel zu hören.

Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area business people. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices. Suggest a guest at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.