Trade between Europeans and Great Lakes Native Americans began in 1634 when French trader, Jean Nicolet (1598-1642), arrived in the area of ...

One of the most colorful residents of Lake County's past was Colonel John P. Vidvard (1852-1918) of Grass Lake.  Now Vidvard's story...

The Waukegan Power Plant is located a mile north of Waukegan on the Lake Michigan lakeshore. It is a coal burning electric generating facili...

Mineral springs were a popular investment in the late 1800s. While hot springs were developed as spas and resorts and a place to re-invigora...

Booker T. Washington Progressive Club brochure, 1939-1940. Booker T. Washington Progressive Club Collection, Dunn Museum, 94.26. One of the ...

Happy birthday, Mr. Lincoln! On this day in 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family settled in Illinois in 18...

The Norwegians say, "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing." With six weeks of winter left (thanks Mr. Groundhog!), I thoug...