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Founded by local historian Harold Gentz in 1976, the Clinton County Historical Society came very close to closing its doors in 2014. Learn how a team of dedicated volunteers has revitalized the society and about the significance of Judge Sidney Breese, whose home houses the Clinton County Historical Society Museum.
Join us as we honor Illinois trailblazers in the arts, advocacy, and community building: Jane M. Saks, Dr. Ada Cheng, Sherry Williams, and Mark and Nadine York.
People Matter received an Illinois Humanities grant for a dual language immersion course in English and Cantonese with the driving force of its curriculum being antiracism, decolonization, and social justice. Learn more about the organization and program in this in-depth feature.
Illinois Humanities 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Gabrielle Lyon Selected as One of Crain's Notable Leaders in DEI
Announcing Our New Senior Director of Programs: Robert White