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The City of Carbondale will start a survey of historical properties in the next couple of weeks. The survey will identify and document historically significant structures and parcels on the northeast side of town.
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Ornithologist Mike Baltz explores the nature and necessity of Trail of Tears State Forest in Southern Illinois
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General John A. Logan issued order number 11 on May 5th, 1868 as Decoration day to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War. This would be the basis for Memorial Day today.
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The remains of two southern Illinois airmen, killed in WWII, will be laid to rest this week
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The list is an effort to boost advocacy efforts and build support for each property’s eventual preservation.
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Grants through the program are awarded on a matching basis and range from $500 to $2,500.
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In 1963 Sarah Collins Rudolph was in the basement of the 16th Street Baptist Church basement with four friends when a bomb exploded beneath the stairwell.
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Julie Staley has more on the exhibit in Springfield, showcasing Generation X
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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.
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Black leaders are featured on the set of 4 education cards that are free to visitors of Lincoln Tomb.