illinois

The history, story, and impressions of the city of Chicago as seen by some of America's most notable authors.

Chronicles the clemency hearings of 167 death row inmates in the state of Illinois, and examines former governor George Ryan's decision to commute their death sentences shortly before the end of his gubernatorial term.

A routine investigation of an elderly man's death leads to personal and professional complications for Marti MacAlister.

An account of the 1954 Illinois High School State Championship basketball game between the DuSable Panthers, the first all-black team to make the finals, and a team from Mount Vernon High School.

Explores the Mississippian culture through the remains at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park.

Describes the native peoples of Illinois and includes information regarding Native Americans from Illinois in the present.

A collection of essays by a number of noted politicians who reflect on the personal and professional life and career of Adlai Stevenson, former governor of Illinois and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

A collection of stories selected from previously published works in addition to eight new stories.