Illinois History - Articles by Jack and Kitty Norton

Robert Wadlow with two women. Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in history, left an unforgettable mark on his hometown of Alton, Illinois, and the world. This is his story.

Gentle Giant From Illinois: Remembering Robert Wadlow, The Tallest Man In History

Man in gas mask in an suburban Illinois neighborhood. Was it mass hysteria, industrial pollution, or a real-life boogeyman? This a Midwest X-Files case from the 1940s that remains unsolved!

The Phantom Menace Of Mattoon, Illinois: The Mysterious Case Of The Mad Gasser

Milwaukee steamship (Michigan Shipwreck Research Association). Dive into the incredible discovery of the steamship Milwaukee, found remarkably intact after nearly 140 years at the bottom of Lake Michigan!

Remarkable Discovery: 19th-Century Shipwreck Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan