Once a sub-genre of horror films, the zombie movie has now become so popular you can’t swing a severed limb over your head without hitting one at the multiplex. The genesis of the modern zombie
Springfield and Illinois hope to increase tourism despite poor economy
By Amanda Robert
Illinois Bureau of Tourism Deputy Director Jan Kostner refuses to dwell on the poor economy and its effect on tourism.In mid-February, as she delivered the annual State of the State of Tourism Address
A tumultuous time in Illinois, to be explored at history symposium March 7-9
By Tara McClellan McAndrew
One hundred fifty years ago this year, Abraham Lincoln was elected president and the slavery question was threatening to dissolve the nation.In Illinois, Lincoln’s allegedly “free” s
Once a sub-genre of horror films, the zombie movie has now become so popular you can’t swing a severed limb over your head without hitting one at the multiplex. The genesis of the modern zombie
This weekend the anticipation became unbearable. I finally had to dig a hill of sweet potatoes in our garden. They looked beautiful and tasted great. Soon, we will dig all 50 plants and surely have an