Larry Potts loves Cairo, Illinois. And ask people in the city of approximately 10,000 what they think of Larry Potts and it becomes clear that Cairo loves the American Baptist minister.

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In this lesson, students investigate a historical mystery—the 1865 explosion ... left Vicksburg on April 24 to carry soldiers up to Cairo, Illinois. Tragically, just three days later, the ...

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Through activities like nighttime hikes and studying Rock River’s plants, students learned how to appreciate nature and how to work together.

The recent demolition of the Mohamed Ali Dome in historic Cairo has sparked widespread debate among heritage advocates, urban planners and local residents. The iconic structure, part of the ...

Beyond the Michelin stars and trending hot spots, Chicago is fueled by a warm mix of family-owned restaurants with well-worn ...

On a romantic getaway in Illinois, you and your partner ... way down to the southern tip of the state, the Cairo Custom House Museum is a historically significant stop along the Lewis and Clark ...

CAIRO (Reuters) - Lebanon's Iran-aligned Hezbollah said on Wednesday that it had launched an attack on Tel Aviv's Hakirya ...

Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder sentenced last year to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy due to his role ...