Establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission to research, commemorate, and promote the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
The Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. The Commission's purpose is to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of freedom seekers and the sites and landmarks in Illinois that became networks of the Underground Railroad. The Commission will create a publicly available website with educational material, collaborate with local and regional organizations, and support local activities focusing on the Underground Railroad.
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