Illinois Heritage, March–April 2018 Illinois Heritage, March–April 2018 Volume 21, Number 2 Elaine Evans / Friday, April 20, 2018 0 4987 This March–April issue of Illinois Heritage highlights the recognition of thirty Illinois churches and synagogues that have been in continuous fellowship for 150 years or more. Currently, more than 200 churches and synagogues have been recognized by the ISHS. The Bicentennial Year is well underway with many special events planned by local historical societies, libraries, government agencies and other community organizations. As an individual, consider reading one or more books listed in the Illinois Classics: A Bicentennial Reading List, a twelve-month reading list that includes novels, nonfictional works, and poetry, all by Illinois authors and expressive of the Illinois experience. This issue expresses not only the variety of interests in the state, but what is important at different periods in our state’s history. Read more