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(The Center Square) – An Illinois task force investigating the state’s ties with the Underground Railroad has presented its findings to the state legislature. During the years leading up to ...

A state task force is releasing its findings this week on the important role, Illinois's plate in the history of the Underground Railroad. The group estimates as many as 7,000 people traveled ...

(The Center Square) – An Illinois task force investigating the state’s ties with the Underground Railroad has presented its findings to the state legislature. During the years leading up to the Civil ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - How much do you know about the history of the Underground Railroad? When the Civil War ended, many freedom seekers made their way up north to Illinois through the Underground ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, with new information about it to be uncovered. State Senator Dave Koehler, alongside other Illinois ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Illinois state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, center, and state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, co ...

Illinois is taking steps to preserve its Underground Railroad history and educate the public. A new proposal recommends creating an Illinois Freedom Trails Commission to research and honor ...