Illinois State Normal University faculty and students organized the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The 33rd would earn the nickname “Teacher’s” or “Brain’s” regiment due to ...

General Leonard Wright Colby, leader of the first Nebraska National Guards, veteran of the Indian Wars, Nebraska state senator and assistant Attorney General for the United States, started his ...

Before he turned 15, he enlisted to serve in Illinois' Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. After catching dysentery, he received a medical discharge on grounds of illness and returned ...

The newly designated MV-75 is meant to eventually replace the Army’s H-60 Black Hawk helicopters, including in special operations missions.

Leonard Charles Groeger was among three from Northampton County who died on Omaha Beach fighting for the 1st Infantry ...

Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in this year’s Pride and Juneteenth celebrations — and they are looking for volunteers. June is a time to come together in celebration and ...

Company C of the 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry will perform the rifle salute, General Order 11 and Salute to the Dead. The Carbondale Police Honor Guard will conduct the Colors Advanced ...

Company C of the 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry will perform the rifle salute, General Order 11, and Salute to the Dead. The Carbondale Police Honor Guard will conduct the Colors Advanced ...