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A Historical Look at Illinois at Palatine Library

Did you know that the original capital of Illinois (Kaskaskia) is now at the bottom of the Mississippi River?  Join Harper professor Jim Edstrom at the Palatine Library for an engaging look at Illinois history.  Learn about the first aerial gang war in history and the first European settlers, Indian trails and slavery in Illinois.  To sign up, please call 847-358-5881 or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.

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