Kate's Brief History
Tidbits of history, briefly.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Commemorating the Great Chicago Fire
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One hundred and forty years ago this month, Chicago burned. An exceptionally dry autumn and steady, strong winds created a deadly opportunit...
Another Great Fire of 1871
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The greatest number of fire deaths in United States history occurred on October 8, 1871, but the fire didn't happen in Chicago. A litt...
Where History Is Happening
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Naper Settlement's All Hallows Eve Friday and Saturday, October 21 & 22 6:30-10 p.m Don't miss two of the scariest nights of the...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Early Naperville College Days
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North Central College celebrates its 150th Anniversary in November. Originally founded as Plainfield College by the regional Evangelical Ass...
Even Earlier College Days
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Just after North Central celebrates their 150th birthday, Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois will be celebrating their 175th starting in ...
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