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The report shows there could be as many as 200 sites in Illinois associated with the Underground Railroad, with many of the houses and churches still standing. William Still, an abolitionist from ...

An Illinois task force is working to bring greater recognition to the state’s role in the Underground Railroad, identifying ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force on Tuesday presented its ongoing findings on the important role Illinois played in the history of helping slaves reach freedom.