Illinois 250

From quilt codes to heritage trails - Illinois Black histories | Illinois 250 Ep. 4 of 6

Randy Eccles

From Underground Railroad quilt codes to the Black Panther Heritage Trail, learn how Illinoisans are preserving Black history for future generations in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.

Arts & Life

The National Road, Route 66, and more; Illinois Roads that built the U.S. | Illinois 250 Ep. 3 of 6

Randy Eccles

The U.S. story is written on Illinois roads. Discover the National Road, Route 66, and the highways that shaped a nation in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.

Dennis Stroughmatt and Chirs Vallillo mid shots

Arts & Life

How Illinois became a crossroads of American music | Illinois 250 Ep. 2 of 6

Randy Eccles

Illinois' music tells the story of our state. Discover how French Creole traditions, folk music, and river culture have helped shape Illinois and America for 250 years.Episode two of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.

Arts & Life

Illinois 250 invites every resident to help tell the state's story | Ep. 1 of 6

Randy Eccles

Illinois 250 wants your story. Discover how 'Illinois Voices 250' is preserving the thoughts of everyday people for generations as America marks its anniversary. Episode one of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.