![Legislation that would make lynching a federal hate crime in the U.S. is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act was years in the making.](/images/uploads/_small/AP22071004482230.jpg)
Reckoning with racist violence in Illinois
Most lynchings took place in 12 southern states, but racial terrorism was unleashed against African-Americans in many parts of Illinois.
Most lynchings took place in 12 southern states, but racial terrorism was unleashed against African-Americans in many parts of Illinois.