The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has taken a substantial step towards bringing history to life for local students through its State Historic Sites Field Trip Grant program. With an infusion of $4,376 in privately donated funds, the program is set to send over 350 fourth to eighth graders on an immersive journey through time, visiting various state historic sites for the 2024-2025 school year. Such expeditions aim to enrich classroom lessons and provide a tangible experience of the state’s storied past.