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A path to freedom: Jacksonville played active role in Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad a secret network of houses and paths that helped slaves. ....

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A new book, 'Freedom, Land and Community,' chronicles McLean County's history

The last serious history of McLean County came out in 1908. That's about to change with the book, “Freedom, Land, And Community: A History of McLean County, Illinois 1730 to 1900.” The author is Greg Koos, the retired director of the McLean County Museum of History. ....

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