Local History and Genealogy Blog
Snowstorms of January 1979
Submitted by Local History a... on February 4, 2014 - 1:02pmIllinois Ancestors: Death list accessibility now limited
Submitted by Local History a... on January 17, 2014 - 2:11pmThe U.S. budget bill that was recently signed into law includes the closure of the Social Security Death Index and the exemption of SSDI information from the Freedom of Information Act.
The U.S. budget bill that was recently signed into law includes the closure of the Social Security Death Index and the exemption of SSDI information from the Freedom of Information Act.
Where is it now?
Submitted by Local History a... on January 16, 2014 - 12:26pm
This picture was taken in Urbana, at the corner of Broadway and Green, looking north towards the Post Office & Courthouse. Where is it now? Read more about Where is it now?
Champaign County Will Record Book Indexing Completed (1921-1948)
Submitted by Local History a... on January 9, 2014 - 1:52pmHappy Holidays!
Submitted by Local History a... on December 20, 2013 - 10:31amUrbana Elementary School Students Over 75 Years Ago
Submitted by Local History a... on December 9, 2013 - 11:39amJohn F. Kennedy visited the University of Illinois campus during 1960 presidential campaign
Submitted by Local History a... on November 29, 2013 - 12:16pmNovember 22, 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination.
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Rest in Peace Steve Burgess
Submitted by Local History a... on November 27, 2013 - 11:12amFriend of the Archives Steve Burgess passed away suddenly on Friday, November 22, 2013. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Steve was on a journey to honor his father, James R. Burgess, Jr., who was the first Champaign County African American State's Attorney and also a lieutenant in the 761st Tank Batallion under George Patton in WW II. Steve's mission was to have a federal building named for his father.
May his mission be accomplished. Read more about Rest in Peace Steve Burgess
Pinning Down Your Family History: How Pinterest can help you display, organize, and share your family and community history
Submitted by Local History a... on November 25, 2013 - 2:25pmWant to learn creative ways to make your family history more accessible? Interested in participating in a local community online “pinboard?” This program will give you the skills you need to confidently use Pinterest to compliment your family history and local history research. Participants will learn the basics of Pinterest, as well as how to effectively share and organize family photos, memories, and documents. Read more about Pinning Down Your Family History: How Pinterest can help you display, organize, and share your family and community history