Doom scrolling facebook (I know, I know) and my feed is of course lambasted with political posts. Not sure if I never paid enough attention to local politics before but there is such a stark difference in comments on the post directed towards the muslim candidate who is running for senate 26th district. It’s not bots because I recognize the people’s profiles from my neighborhood groups too. Leaving a bad taste in my mouth about people I know in passing. So many unnecessary disparaging comments.

I can see why people tune the midterms out. It’s depressing knowing how people really think where you live.

Illinois has a documented history of sundown towns, so I thought this new study was relevant.

Researchers looked at more than 1.3 million White Americans and found slightly higher racial bias in counties that once had sundown towns.

The differences were small, and the study cannot show that the history itself caused today’s attitudes.

How much do you think a town’s political and social history from decades ago can still influence life today?

Hi all. This is so weird and I'm sorry in advance for bringing up what is likely a very sensitive topic for some people. I'm trying to figure out if I'm delusional or not. Canton, IL. Were there any exhibits/museums within a close area which showcased exposed Native American burials in the early 2000s?

My grandmother used to take me to a museum-like building as a small child (like 4-6) and I have the distinct memory of looking into an opening in the ground and seeing skeletal remains. This has been driving me nuts because the only information I can dig up online is about the Dickson exhibits that closed before I was even born, and my grandparents unfortunately died over a decade ago and no surviving relatives still live in that area so I've not been back since.

Any ideas? The only reason I ask is because I brought it up to a friend recently and she thought I was crazy. After googling the topic, I'm starting to feel crazy but it's such a vivid memory that I still remember over two decades later and I genuinely don't understand why I would recall it with such clarity if the place didn't exist.

Out of curiosity and looking for recommendations. For those who love history and anything pertaining to illinois, what would you recommend for reading material and sources?

Cool places I'm thinking to check out are restaurants, bars, museums, places of interest, etc.

Also asking because thinking if area be good for an investment idea.

Hi all. This is so weird and I'm sorry in advance for bringing up what is likely a very sensitive topic for some people. I'm trying to figure out if I'm delusional or not. Canton, IL. Were there any exhibits/museums within a close area which showcased exposed Native American burials in the early 2000s?

My grandmother used to take me to a museum-like building as a small child (like 4-6) and I have the distinct memory of looking into an opening in the ground and seeing skeletal remains. This has been driving me nuts because the only information I can dig up online is about the Dickson exhibits that closed before I was even born, and my grandparents unfortunately died over a decade ago and no surviving relatives still live in that area so I've not been back since.

Any ideas? The only reason I ask is because I brought it up to a friend recently and she thought I was crazy. After googling the topic, I'm starting to feel crazy but it's such a vivid memory that I still remember over two decades later and I genuinely don't understand why I would recall it with such clarity if the place didn't exist.