Weird, Wild and Wonderful Illinois

Episode 7 -New Philadelphia

On Episode 7, we head to New Philadelphia! Join us as we talk with Kaye Iftner, president of the New Philadelphia Association, as we learn about this area of Pike County and the vast history of the settlement.

Episode 6 - Woodford County

Episode 6 takes us to Woodford County, just east of Peoria! We talk with Project XV Museum historian and Woodford County Historical Society member Barb Lancaster about the voting rights museum in El Paso and all things Woodford County!

Sangamon Valley Collection

Episode 5 - The Sangamon Valley CollectionWeek 5 takes us to the Sangamon Valley Collection, housed at the Lincoln (Public) Library in Springfield. The collection houses thousands of items pertaining to Sangamon County and other surrounding counties, making it a vital resource for research into the area that is NOT Abraham Lincoln.We are joined by Stephanie Martin of the Sangamon Valley Collection to talk all things history in the Sangamon Valley.

Episode 4 - Bronzeville Historical Society

Episode 4 takes us to the Bronzeville Historical Society! Join Sherry Williams, executive director of the Bronzeville Historical Society, as we learn about this unique community in the Southside of Chicago.

Episode 3 - Southeastern Illinois Joint Historical Society

Mark Motsinger joins the podcast today! He is the chair of the newly formed Southeastern Illinois Joint Historical Society, which is a coalition between Gallatin, Pope, Saline, White, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson and Massac counties.

Morgan County

Our second episode takes us to Morgan County! Join Greg Olson of the Morgan County Historical Society as we talk about crazy stories from Jacksonville and surrounding towns.

Episode 1 - St. Clair County

Episode 1 takes a look at St. Clair County with executive director William Shannon. William Shannon is also the president of the ISHS.