Counties Count!
The Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) shares the latest state and local news impacting counties, interviews with state and local elected officials, insights from our legislative staff, discussions about the important role of county government in Illinois and more.
Counties Count!
From Lincoln to Today: How Thanksgiving Became What It Is
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Illinois State Association of Counties
This episode of the Counties Count! Podcast explores the fascinating journey of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, spotlighting President Abraham Lincoln’s pivotal role and the cultural changes that have reshaped the celebration over generations. This interesting journey connects the threads from Illinois history to the Thanksgiving table of today.