A special collection of materials about the local area (IVCC District) is kept in the Local History Room. Found here is information on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, the Cherry Mine Disaster, the Starved Rock Murders, the development of the Illinois Valley, and cities of the district. Due to the nature of this material, the local history file materials do not check out. However, the information may be used with the supervision of library personnel. A scanner and printer are available to make copies.
Click on the links below for a comprehensive list of subjects covered by this specialized collection. Subjects include information about local communities as well IVCC historical information.
