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Bloomington’s Fifer Bohrer first state Senator
As thoughts this month turn to newly elected leaders assuming office, it’s a fitting time to lo...
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Women’s suffrage debate captivates Twin Cities in 1870
On August 26, 1920, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed into law the 19th Amendment...
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Blog
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McHistory: Helen Clark McCurdy was a political pioneer in Bloomington
Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...
Blog Post
McHistory: Illinois’ First Female State Senator
Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...
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McHistory: Richard Blue was the first Black person to run for Bloomington council
Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...
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Speakers Bureau
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