Book details Illinois, Rock Island during Revolutionary War From the America 250: Stories from Iowa's history and how they've shaped the country series TOM LOEWY Jun 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 0 1 of 2 Tom Emery's book on Illinois during the Revolutionary War was published in 2025. SUBMITTED PHOTO Tom Emery is 54 years old and spent most of his life writing about Illinois history. SUBMITTED PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TOM LOEWY Tom Emery wakes up every morning between 4:30 and 5 to pursue a singular passion: Illinois history.kAmt>6CJ 92D HC:EE6? cc 3@@<D 2?5 3@@<=6ED @? 2== <:?5D @7 9:DE@CJ @7 x==:?@:D[ 2?5 HC@E6 6IE6?D:G6=J @? 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