Scientists Uncovering Kankakee’s History, May 8, 2002
Notre Dame archaeologist finds evidence… August 31, 2002
Interest growing in archeological finds along Kankakee, December 12, 2003
Professor plans archaeological dig near Kouts December 9, 2003
Ancient Artifacts Found Near Kouts January 30, 2003
Digging Up A Treasure Trove, March 3, 2003
Expedition Uncovers Relics Of Other Eras, January 30, 2004
Archaeological Study Begins Along Kankakee, June 13, 2004
Public Invited To Dig Into Local History, May 9, 2004
Unusual site may offer detailed look at local prehistoric life, May 12, 2004 Archaeological group diggin’ dig in Kouts, June 15, 2004
What Lies Beneath, June 15, 2004
This Is Life, June 25, 2004
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