BRIDGEPORT — In the 15 years since a tornado’s winds plowed into the Barnum Museum in downtown Bridgeport, more than $15 ...

The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.

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For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

The assassination of a Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife ...

If you want to explore attractions in Illinois that are not in the Windy City, we've got some spectacular gems for you. You ...

Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on the current state of ...

In the heart of Springfield, Illinois, where Lincoln’s legacy looms large and state politics buzz in the background, there’s a Victorian mansion that’s been transformed into something magical – a ...

Abraham Lincoln, right, and Stephen Douglas are depicted debating at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., in 1858 inside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Ill. Most everyone ...

China has reported a mixed economic performance in May, as retail sales jumped while factory output slowed in the face of ...

Michael Maly's winning entry garnered 259 votes in Lincoln Transportation and Utilities' Name That Snowplow Contest. "The creativity and enthusiasm behind each submission showcases the unique ...

Through it all, Dave has maintained his sense of humor and a steadfast commitment to leading the newsroom in Lincoln." Marc Chase, senior director of local news for Lee Enterprises, said Bundy was ...