The stories of Montgomery County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across Montgomery County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Montgomery County
When the Little Giant Came to Hillsboro
A Senate race fought far beyond the famous debate stages.
Ariston Cafe
Where the Road Found the Ariston
How a family restaurant met Route 66 and stayed there.
Montgomery County
How a Square Made Hillsboro the County’s Center
A public square turned Hillsboro into Montgomery County’s civic stage.
Jubelt's Bakery and Restaurant
Cream Puffs on the Route
How a Litchfield bakery became part of Route 66 memory.
Montgomery County
A Frontier County Named for a Fallen General
How an Illinois frontier county carried Revolutionary memory into statehood.
Montgomery County
When the Senate Race Came to Hillsboro
How Lincoln’s 1858 campaign brought a national crisis to a county seat.
Ariston Cafe
How Route 66 Made the Ariston
A lunch stand became a Route 66 landmark through one timely move.
Ariston Cafe
Where Route 66 Still Pulls In for Lunch
A family restaurant that outlasted the highway that made it famous.
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