It's been 150 years since the bloodiest war on American soil came to an end, with the final battle staged at Appomattox. Jon McGinty explains how the Civil War wound down and how our region's war heroes are celebrated. ...
Illinois played a major role in helping to ensure a Union victory during the Civil War. Test your knowledge of our region's Civil War connections. ...
No battles were fought on Illinois or Wisconsin soil during the bloody Civil War, but many thousands of families in our region lost loved ones. Jon McGinty traces the journey of local soldiers on the sesquicentennial anniversary of our nation’s bloodiest war. ...