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In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres; a year later he founded New Philadelphia, and 191 years later nearly 20 acres entered NPS ownership

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In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres; a year later he founded New Philadelphia, and 191 years later nearly 20 acres entered NPS ownership

Nearly two centuries after a formerly enslaved pioneer bought 80 acres of Illinois prairie and founded the first legally registered town in the United States platted by an African American, nearly 20 acres of the historic townsite have officially been transferred to the National Park Service.According to the National Park Service, the land was donated … Read more

An 81-year-old Illinois homeowner faced a $17,827.96 lien after a burst-pipe insurance claim was denied; Tyler Perry offered to clear it and provide another $25,000

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An 81-year-old Illinois homeowner faced a $17,827.96 lien after a burst-pipe insurance claim was denied; Tyler Perry offered to clear it and provide another $25,000

L: Tyler Perry; R: Brenda Daurham. Billionaire media mogul Tyler Perry has offered to pay off an $17,827.96 property lien against an 81-year-old Illinois homeowner and give her an additional $25,000 in cash after her insurance company refused to pay for repairs following a burst pipe. Brenda Daurham, a resident of Markham, Illinois, was left … Read more

Why did Corie Walsh allegedly kill her 2-year-old son? Illinois mother was ‘very invested’ in Lindsay Clancy case

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An Illinois mother is facing a murder charge after prosecutors accused her of killing her 2-year-old son. The case has drawn attention because she had been closely following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Corie Walsh, 40, has been charged with murdering her 2-year-old son. (Will County Sheriff’s Office, Reuters) Who is Corie Walsh? Corie Walsh … Read more

In 1972, Illinois used 246,000 cubic yards of coal fly ash beneath 7,500 feet of expressway; monitoring found no evidence of settlement, frost or capillary-rise problems

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In 1972, Illinois used 246,000 cubic yards of coal fly ash beneath 7,500 feet of expressway; monitoring found no evidence of settlement, frost or capillary-rise problems

More than five decades ago, civil engineers in northern Illinois carried out a major engineering experiment by using 246,000 cubic yards of coal fly ash beneath 7,500 feet of a major expressway embankment. The pioneering project, completed in 1972 near Waukegan along the US Route 41 corridor, was one of the earliest large-scale examples of … Read more

In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

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In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

Bolin, the creator of “Big Things in a Small Town”, died in January 2026 (Guinness world records photos) A small Illinois town found a new way to attract visitors when businessman Jim Bolin built a giant wind chime. Over the years, businessman Bolin turned that idea into a collection of oversized everyday objects that made … Read more

Chicago, Illinois mass shooting reports: At least 8 people shot near Washington Park

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Reports of a mass shooting near Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois, have surfaced on social media. (Pexel - representational image)

Reports of a mass shooting near Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois, have surfaced on social media. AZ Intel said on X that at least eight people were shot, citing Citizen. Reports of a mass shooting near Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois, have surfaced on social media. (Pexel – representational image) Netizens speak out Many Facebook … Read more

Washington Park horror: Several dogs attack and kill Illinois man as witness recalls scene, ‘Heard the man screaming…’

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Washington Park horror: Several dogs attack and kill Illinois man as witness recalls scene (Pexel - representational image)

A witness has recalled the horror after a man was killed by several dogs in Washington Park, Illinois. Washington Park police are still investigating the death of a man who was found severely injured in the city last week, KARE11 reported. Washington Park horror: Several dogs attack and kill Illinois man as witness recalls scene … Read more

A former Illinois elementary school closed in 2014; its site has now become a $1.35 million fully accessible park with an inclusive playground, walking paths and a new splash pad

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A former Illinois elementary school closed in 2014; its site has now become a $1.35 million fully accessible park with an inclusive playground, walking paths and a new splash pad

On August 26 at 11:30, roughly 75 people gathered at Cooke Park for the official ribbon-cutting, capping a years-long transformation of the former Cooke Elementary School property into a fully accessible neighbourhood park. The ceremony, conducted by the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, took place with the new splash pad running behind the crowd, water … Read more

Carlisle tornado: Touchdowns reported in Trenton and Germantown; damage possible in Clinton County, IL

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Hindustan Times News

At least two tornadoes touched down in Clinton County, Illinois, on Monday night, with tornadoes reportedly touching near Trenton and Germantown and potentially causing severe damage as far as Carlisle, Radio Scanner reported. Possible tornado damage in Clinton County, Illinois. (Representative Image/UnSplash) Also read: North Texas tornado kills at least 1 person and destroys multiple … Read more

Haley Baker: 5 Things Centenary High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Inappropriateness with Students

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Haley Beck is one of two teachers at Centennial High School in the Peoria Unified School District. illinoishe was accused of sexual misconduct with a student. Angela Burlaka, 47, a teacher at the same school, was charged sexual misconduct Also with the same student. Haley Beck and Angela Burlaka are two teachers accused of sexual … Read more