77-year-old restaurant and hotel to close forever, issue refunds

While historic hotels can really elevate one's vacation and help visitors connect to the region where they're traveling, high ...

Bloodline and Blind Faith: The Kirtland cult forms and Jeffrey Lundgren gains power

Jeff Lundgren's devotion to religion led him from Missouri to Kirtland, Ohio, where he became a charismatic yet polarizing ...
Mississippi Valley Publishing

Warsaw students selected for ILMEA music festival

Twenty—eight outstanding Nauvoo and Warsaw schools’ musicians from the Elementary Band, Senior Band, Jr. Chorus, and Senior ...
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20 State Parks In Illinois

Explore the hidden gems of Illinois state parks. Discover the natural beauty of Rock Cut State Park and other breathtaking ...
Mississippi Valley Publishing

Untold Nauvoo Stories returns in February

The Untold Nauvoo Stories Committee announced that the 2026 edition of the Untold Nauvoo Stories Symposium will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14, 2026, at the Nauvoo ...