Over 115 years after his death, Richard Edwards remains among the titans of 19th century education in Illinois. He also spent several years in Princeton – but in a different capacity.
Though Reggie Redbird wasn t christened until 1981, his ancestry traces back 100 years to 1923, when the "red birds" first landed at Illinois State University.
The long-ago era of Twin City streetcars saw financial mischief, bad decisions, broken promises, broken-down equipment, underinvestment and unreliable service.