The History of McNabb High School McNabb (population 285) is located in north central Illinois. McNabb is situated in the east-central portion of Putnam County. Illinois Route 89 takes you along the east side of town. County Road 500, also known as McNabb Blacktop Road, travels through the center of town. Illinois Route 18 passes […]
Aledo High School Building Constructed in the 1950s The History of Aledo High School Aledo (population 3,613) is located in upper-western Illinois in the center of Mercer County and has served as the county seat since 1857. Aledo is situated at the intersection of Illinois Route 17 and Illinois Route 94. The Mississippi River flows about 12 miles […]
Elliott School Building Built in 1922 Courtesy of Ross Brown Elliott School Building Povided by Ross Brown The History of Elliott High School Elliott (population 295) is located in east central Illinois in the south central portion of Ford County. Illinois Route 9 is the main roadway to and from Elliott as it passes by […]
Decatur Lakeview High School Building Submitted by Joe Caputo Lakeview High School Front Entrance – 1960 Courtesy of Joe Caputo The History of Decatur Lakeview High School Decatur (population 81,860) is Illinois’ eleventh largest city. The city is named after Stephen Decatur, naval war hero of the War of 1812. It is located in central […]
The History of Chicago Best Practice High School Chicago (population 2.7 million) is in northeastern Illinois in eastern Cook County. Lake Michigan, along with the Chicago and Des Plaines rivers, are the main waterways to and from the city. Interstates 55, 57, 90, & 94 will all lead you to the “Windy City,” as will numerous state and […]
The History of White Heath Academy High School White Heath (population 290) is located in the upper southeastern portion of Illinois in the northeastern portion of Piatt County. Interstate Highway 72 runs just north of town and offers an exit ramp that allows you to visit White Heath. The town was originally located on old Route 47 […]
Evansville High School Building Evansville High School Building Front View The History of Evansville High School Evansville (population 701) is located in far southwestern Illinois in the west central portion of Randolph County. Illinois State Route 3 is the main roadway that leads you to Evansville and passes by the western edge of town. Schuline […]
Chicago St. Mary High School Courtyard http://www.cardcow.com/169677/campus-view-st-mary-high-school-2044-grenshaw-street-chicago-12-illino The History of Chicago St. Mary’s High School Chicago (population 2.8 million) is located in northeastern Illinois in eastern Cook County. Lake Michigan, the Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers are the main waterways to and from town. Interstates 90, 94, 55, and 57 will all lead you to the “Windy City,” as will numerous rail services and highways with federal and […]
The History of Westchester St. Joseph Catholic High School Westchester (population 16,718) is located in far northeastern Illinois in the middle-western portion of Cook County. U.S. Route 12/45 (Mannheim Road) passes through Westchester and connects it to Interstate Highway 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) which passes by the north side of town. Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) also passes […]
The History of Chicago ACT Charter High School Chicago (population: 2.8 million) is located along the shores of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. From its early days as a Potawatomie settlement, then as the site of Fort Dearborn in 1803, which led up to the formation of the city and its incorporation in 1833 and 1837, […]