Illinois task force recommends creating a commission to honor the state’s Underground Railroad history.

A task force in Illinois recommends establishing a full-time commission to commemorate the state's role in the Underground Railroad, which helped approximately 7,000 slaves escape to freedom. The commission would uncover and share stories of the dangerous journeys involving disguises and secret rooms to evade bounty hunters. It would work with local groups and be linked to an existing state agency like the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

November 12, 2024
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