By Kathi Kresol Contributor The Grinnell Senior Center sits on one of the most historic streets in Beloit, Wisconsin. According to the Historic Preservation booklet, "A Guide for Property Owners," published in 1997, Bluff Street is one…

By Kathi Kresol Contributor The Frederickson family was very excited on that August morning in 1928. Arthur and Edith were the parents of three children; Roland, 15 years old, Rhoda, 13 years old and Reynold who was 11 at the time. The…

By Kathi KresolContributor Cemeteries have attracted people for as long as they have existed. Some are drawn to the place because they have a loved one that has been laid to rest there. Others want to experience the beautiful statues and…

Looking back later, Edwin Lyons would say that June 9, 1966, started just like any other day. That would soon change.

By Greg Bishop Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD -  In Illinois, next year’s legislative leaders are the same as this year’s, which is a cause of concern for some. The Senate already chose legislative leaders ceremonially, and…

By Lisa Song, ProPublica; Patrick Michels, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting; & Alex Heeb, The Telegraph (Alton) Nearly a year after record Midwestern floods killed at least five people and caused $1.7 billion in…