The Stagecoach Trail — how we love to see those signs and imagine what northern Illinois looked like during the stagecoach era. Step back in time with storyteller, writer, and photographer Jon McGinty as he brings to life the fascinating stagecoach era of our region, spanning roughly 1820 to 1850.‍

Jon has been writing articles for Northwest Quarterly since 2005 and had his own commercial photography studio at one time. He will share the history of the old routes, stops, and inns — some of which still stand today — while painting a vivid picture of the coaches, horses, and travelers who once traveled these roads.