Kaskaskia NewsLocal news for Kaskaskia, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Kaskaskia River flows over its banks today in Fayetteville but most homes not threatened- March 22, 2008 The Kaskaskia River was well over its banks today in Fayetteville but most homes in town were not threatened by the waters.Most homes and other buildings along First Street, which runs parallel to the Kaskaskia, sit safely on a small bluff that rises above the flooded areas.Two houses, one along First and one on the other side of the river near Illinois 4, plus at least two outbuildings, were threatened by rising waters.Fayetteville is in southern St. Clair County off Illinois 4. Read morehttp://www.topix.net/city/kaskaskia-il/2008/03/kaskaskia-river-flows-over-its-banks-today-... Catholics overcame early struggles; missionaries first came to Illinois in 1600s- March 19, 2008 "Other troubles began to surround him" Beside poverty, hunger, unfriendly natives, foul weather and disease all contributed to early Roman Catholic missionaries' frustration.The 'History of St. Clair County Illinois - 1881' says that the natives were involved with barbarism, polygamy and slavery.'The fickle savage was easily led astray, the least cause would often induce him to throw away in one moment what the labor of months and years of the priest had been able to build up,' the book...http://www.topix.net/city/kaskaskia-il/2008/03/catholics-overcame-early-struggles-missiona... Glen Addie mansion was a jewel- March 15, 2008 "The president is below in his carriage, awaiting you!" Q. During the recent remodeling of the Denny's restaurant in Belleville, the decor was changed to include copies of old Belleville photos. All are marked as being courtesy of the Abraham Lincoln Museum. One features a ballroom with an amazing inlaid floor. I believe it is identified as the Morrison house with 'the famous floor.' Where was this house and how can I contact the Lincoln Museum to purchase copies of these photos-- Debbie Gain,.http://www.topix.net/city/kaskaskia-il/2008/03/glen-addie-mansion-was-a-jewel?fromrss=1 Kaskaskia Remains- March 12, 2008 The villages of Dozaville and Kaskaskia , Illinois remain as vestiges of settlement on Kaskasia Island. via Ecology of Absencehttp://www.topix.net/city/kaskaskia-il/2008/03/kaskaskia-remains?fromrss=1 |