Illinois history

Bill Furry is a historian, journalist and the executive director of the Illinois State Historical Society. He sat down with Co-Host Logan Bricker to talk about the importance of history, the unlikely places history can be found, and how easily big events can be forgotten.

Anne Moseley is the director of engagement and curator of the Sangamon Experience and acting director for the Center for Lincoln Studies. She spoke to Community Voices about her love of history and shared her favorite local Illinois stories. She also gave details on upcoming presentations to celebrate Black History Month, including the presentation "Memories of State Government," on Feb. 15 and "Untold African American Stories," on Feb. 21. More information can be found at the Sangamon Experience Facebook page.

Charlotte Wohler is the president of the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. The organization's goal is to bring to life the Marbold Farmstead at the edge of Greenview, Ill. and restore it to its former glory. Wohler spoke with Community Voices about the renovations and the historical significance of the property.

Charlotte Wohler is the president of the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. The organization's goal is to bring to life the Marbold Farmstead at the edge of Greenview, Ill. and restore it to its former glory. Wohler spoke with Community Voices about the renovations and the historical significance of the property.

The Dana Thomas House Foundation is hosting a suffragette walk on August 7, 2021. Caren Mansfield and Allicent Smith spoke with Community Voices about the event and the history of Susan Lawrence Dana.

Illinois lawmakers want to replace a small, weathered statue of Martin Luther King Jr. across the street from the State Capitol building in Springfield and put a new one in a more prominent area.

An informal suggestion by Illinois’ longest-serving Black lawmaker would have former President Barack Obama immortalized in a statue possibly supplanting…

Dr. Samuel Wheeler joins Community Voices to reflect on Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day.Randy: You're listening to Community Voices on NPR Illinois…

One was sold away from her children. Another was freed and became a businessman. Others were freed only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery. These…

Last weekend, lawmakers elected Don Harmon to be president of the Illinois Senate. It’s been described as a bitter fight, but it has nothing on some of…