Illinois HR0490 declares October 13, 2025 as Lewis Isbell Day in Illinois.
Illinois HR0490 honors Lewis Isbell, a prominent barber, Underground Railroad leader, and community figure in Chicago. Born into slavery in Kentucky, Isbell moved to Chicago in 1838 and became a barber, operating his shop at the Sherman House Hotel for 25 years. He was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping transport nearly 1,000 freedom seekers to Canada. Isbell also served as a general recruiting officer for "colored troops" during the Civil War. The resolution declares October 13, 2025, the 120th anniversary of his death, as Lewis Isbell Day in Illinois.
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