Madison County Board members approved a resolution seeking to dissolve the county’s 97-year relationship with the Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library in a mutual agreement.
Most county historical societies in Illinois rely on donations and memberships, but the Madison County Historical Society receives a generous infusion of tax dollars to run its museum and library. County leaders just cut the total, but why do they provide taxpayer support at all?
The Madison County Courthouse is preparing to commemorate its 100th anniversary much in the way it was opened – with lots of pomp, and a celebration that opens its doors to the public.
Before a wrecking crew demolished the Old Edwardsville National Bank building in downtown Edwardsville years ago, remarkable pieces of history were spared extinction.
