Home Opinion Looking Back – The great Illinois Looking Back – The great Illinois January 3, 2024Opinion The Illinois last invaded downtown Beardstown in October of 1926. (CIPS Photo, Leigh Morris collection.) By Leigh Morris Illinois is a state, but “the Illinois” only can describe the great river that runs 271 miles from its source to the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Tags# Leigh Morris# looking Back# The great Illinois Previous Post Tiger’s wrestle at Abe’s Rumble Next Post Bread of Love - January 8 - 12 Featured Local Savings -