African Americans history outside the City of Chicago is rich and deep. TMSG is launching this segment to acknowledge the depth of involvement by African Americans in this vast Northern Illinois area.

Ms. Hatti Johnson was a long-time supporter of TMSG. Rest in peace Hatti. Your kindness and support sustained TMSG. One of the founding members of the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce, Larry Thomas, LT, as he was often called, made some of the best rib tips and catfish this side of the Mississippi!