History

Julie Staley has more on the exhibit in Springfield, showcasing Generation X

WSIU-TV is airing the world broadcast premiere of "History Reborn" Thursday at 7 p.m., with an encore on Sunday at 11 a.m. The documentary shows how the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, was saved in the 1960's.

Black leaders are featured on the set of 4 education cards that are free to visitors of Lincoln Tomb.

Hosted by Kimberly France, this is a free event in honor of Black History Month.

In 1944, Frederick Schrader's fighter jet was shot down in enemy territory, what's now known as Taiwan.

Illinois Humanities has a new program to support the arts and humanities in rural and small towns in the state called the Foreground Rural Initiative.

Anyone, including residents, local community groups and city officials, can submit a nomination.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Jenny Pape about her new project and compilation album.

Project is part of ongoing historic renovation

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Historian James Edstrom about his new book, "Avenues of Transformation: Illinois' Path from Territory to State"