Illinois Stories @ Harkey House
Host Mark McDonald was back in Hillsboro and shot a couple more episodes of “Illinois Stories”.
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Jeff Dunn
- Apr 21, 2021
Illinois Stories @ Red Rooster Inn
Mark McDonald from WSIU - WSEC-TV Springfield - Jacksonville PBS came to Hillsboro to shoot a couple episodes of Illinois Stories. The...
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Jeff Dunn
- Apr 7, 2021
Illinois Stories @ Historic Courthouse
Mark McDonald from WSIU - WSEC-TV Springfield - Jacksonville PBS came to Hillsboro to shoot a couple episodes of Illinois Stories.
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Jeff Dunn
- Aug 15, 2020
Former Montgomery News Building
In August 2020 the former Hillsboro and Montgomery County News building was being listed for sale. The Montgomery News merged with the...
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Jeff Dunn
- Dec 8, 2019
Hillsboro Glass Factory Tour
On December 8, 2019 I toured the former Hillsboro Glass factory buildings located in Schram City Illinois. I obtained permission from the...
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Jeff Dunn
- Oct 31, 2019
Coffeen Power Plant Tour
On August 21, 2019 Vistra announced the closing of the Coffeen Power Plant located in Montgomery County Illinois. The power plant ceased...
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Jeff Dunn
- Aug 27, 2013
Eagle Zinc Superfund Site Tour
The Lanyon Zinc Co. of Hillsboro Illinois began zinc smelter operations in 1912. Eagle-Picher Industries purchased the location in 1919...
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Jeff Dunn
- Jul 24, 2013
Illinois Stories @ Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center
A group in Litchfield has built a new museum of Litchfield and Route 66 history. A most pleasant surprise and terrific addition to the...
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Jeff Dunn
- Oct 16, 2010
Manske-Niemann Farm Tour
Back in 2010 about 20 members of the historical society toured the Manske-Niemann farm in Litchfield. The 462 acre farm is located on...
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Jeff Dunn
- Apr 8, 2010
Illinois Stories @ Nokomis Baseball Museum
Three baseball Hall of Famers called Nokomis home. The BRS Museum (stands for Bottomly-Ruffing-Schalk) celebrates their careers and the...
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