The stories of Richland County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across Richland County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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Across the Dial, Across the County
How one Olney station tracked local listening habits across generations.
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A County Named for Its Soil
How Richland County was carved out and boldly named for what the land could do.
Richland County Courthouse
Where Olney Meets the County
How a courthouse square became Richland County’s civic stage.
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How a Prairie Town Became Richland County’s Center
A new county needed a center, and prairie Olney became it.
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How Olney Kept Its White Squirrels
A town’s laws and habits turned a curiosity into a living civic symbol.
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The Town That Chose Its Squirrels
How Olney turned protected white squirrels into a civic identity.
Richland County Courthouse
A Courthouse Built to Be the Center
How Olney’s courthouse became a civic stage for county ambition.
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When Olney Found FM
How a local FM signal changed music listening in Richland County.
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