The stories of Douglas County, IL
6 narrated audio stories from across Douglas County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Walnut Point State Park
Where the Trees Explain the Prairie
A surviving timber pocket tells Douglas County’s larger landscape story.
Rockome Gardens
Where Amish Country Met the Roadside Stop
How a rural garden became a major family stop near Arcola.
Flesor's Candy Kitchen
Where Tuscola Still Tastes Like Itself
A century-old candy shop became a living landmark through craft and ritual.
Douglas County
Why Douglas County Bears a Senator’s Name
A county name shaped by fame, rivalry, and the slavery debate.
Tuscola Community High School
Four Autumns That Put Tuscola on the Map
How four straight football titles made Tuscola a small-school force.
Douglas County
A County Born in Political Heat
How a new Illinois county took shape in a year of national attention.
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