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A man kneels, inserting an American flag next to a grave stone in a cemetery.

Central Illinois final resting place for once-enslaved persons

The stain of slavery pervades the American experience, dating well before the nation’s founding...

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McHistory: Inhumane Conditions at the McLean County Poor Farm

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

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McLean County Poor Farm

For more than 90 years, the McLean County Poor Farm, located south of Bloomington, housed some ...

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