The
Illinois History News section provides access to all State of Illinois
press releases that have been published about Illinois history and
historical sites.
08/28/08 - History “rocks” at Apple River Fort Aug. 30 - 31 ELIZABETH, IL – Kids will think history “rocks” after attending Kids History Fun Days scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth, Illinois. The event is free and open to the public. 08/26/08 - Stories like Lincoln used to tell SPRINGFIELD – A third annual event in the downtown Springfield area builds upon the tradition of Abraham Lincoln’s renowned storytelling ability. 08/25/08 - Settlement in St. Clair County archaeology disturbance will help protect other sites LEBANON, IL – The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) and T. Bow, Inc. have reached a settlement regarding the destruction of a prehistoric archaeology site in St. Clair County that will help protect other archaeological sites in Illinois