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A forgotten war was lost against crows in Illinois. Here's why conservationists stopped bombing the birds

National

25 years later | Texas A&M commemorates anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12

Texas A&M will mark 25 years since the Aggie Bonfire collapse, an annual tradition turned tragedy that took 12 lives.
National

Preserving the history of Latinos, one story at a time

Voces Oral History Center, located on the University of Texas Austin campus, is getting the attention of scholars and universities across the nation.
Local News

Remembering their legacies: St. Ambrose project compiles histories of Rock Island National Cemetery veterans

For the past three years, researchers at St. Ambrose have been gathering information on 326 veterans interred at Rock Island for students to learn about.
Local News

Remembering their legacies: St. Ambrose project compiles histories of Rock Island National Cemetery veterans

For the past three years, researchers at St. Ambrose have been gathering information on 326 veterans interred at Rock Island for students to learn about.
Travel

Route 66 is turning 100! Illinois State Museum looking for stories from along historic route to celebrate

To celebrate its centennial birthday, historians want to record oral histories from those who worked, traveled or lived along the Mother Road in Illinois.
Travel

Illinois State Museum looking for stories from along historic Route 66 to celebrate 100th birthday

Historians want to record oral histories of those who worked, traveled or lived along the Mother Road in Illinois.
Travel

Illinois State Museum looking for stories to celebrate Route 66's 100th birthday

The historic road will turn 100 in 2026. To celebrate, the museum is looking for personal experiences from people who have used the original Route 66 in Illinois.
History

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

The iconic shoes were on loan to the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, when they were stolen in 2005.
History

Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest

While some remains are hidden away in funeral homes, others were found where they fell in battle or by Civil War re-enactors combing old graveyards.
Local News

Civil War monument in front of old RICO courthouse getting a makeover

The monument was first dedicated all the way back in 1869.
Local News

Makeover coming to Civil War monument outside of old Rock Island County courthouse

Portions of the monument's pedestal were taken apart on Tuesday in preparation for the final restoration.

Iowa House District 1 recount begins with Miller-Meeks leading Bohannan

'Sweeten the fight against HIV/AIDS' | The Project of the QC to host Red Ribbon Gala

The Project of the Quad Cities hosting Red Ribbon Gala in support of people living with HIV

Much quieter skies today and for the weekend

Amtrak train impaled through windshield by downed tree during bomb cyclone

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A forgotten war was lost against crows in Illinois. Here's why conservationists stopped bombing the birds

25 years later | Texas A&M commemorates anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12

Preserving the history of Latinos, one story at a time

Remembering their legacies: St. Ambrose project compiles histories of Rock Island National Cemetery veterans

Remembering their legacies: St. Ambrose project compiles histories of Rock Island National Cemetery veterans

Route 66 is turning 100! Illinois State Museum looking for stories from along historic route to celebrate

Illinois State Museum looking for stories from along historic Route 66 to celebrate 100th birthday

Illinois State Museum looking for stories to celebrate Route 66's 100th birthday

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest

Civil War monument in front of old RICO courthouse getting a makeover

Makeover coming to Civil War monument outside of old Rock Island County courthouse

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