Welcome to Forgottonia
Welcome to Forgottonia
Join the Tri States Public Radio news team as they explore the rural 16-county region in western Illinois that was dubbed Forgottonia more than half a century ago. Welcome to Forgottonia will take you through its history, its culture, its landscape, its challenges, and its future through the voices of the people who call it home. This podcast is supported by a Foreground Rural Initiative grant …Social links:
Welcome to Forgottonia – The Anonymous Donor
Rushville -- a rural community of a bit less than 3,000 residents – has seen millions and millions of dollars spent in recent years on a variety of projects to improve the quality of life in the town. On this episode of Welcome to Forgottonia, we ask: Where is all this money coming from? Music use…
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Welcome to Forgottonia – The ER
Ten gunshot victims arrived at Macomb’s hospital at essentially the same time during the early morning hours of March 25, 2023. On this episode of Welcome to Forgottonia, we take you into the ER that morning through the voices of the people who were there.
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Welcome to Forgottonia
Join the Tri States Public Radio news team as they explore the rural 16-county region in western Illinois that was dubbed Forgottonia more than half a century ago. Welcome to Forgottonia will take you through its history, its culture, its landscape, its challenges, and its future through the voic…
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