Carolyn Krause, a retiree, writes a lot of stories and takes photos for The Oak Ridger as she fills a need. But some people ...

One hundred years ago, on July 10, 1925, the trial of John T. Scopes began.

President Abraham Lincoln, with young son Tad and Senator Charles Sumner, salutes a detachment of African-American Union ...

On the pages of National Review and, after 1966, on Firing Line, Buckley pioneered the do-your-own-research rhetorical style: ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 13. Check what happened ...

“It is about time that the common sense man and the business man and the farmers and bankers of this country get together and ...

Today in History for July 18: In A.D. 64, the Great Fire of Rome began. Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a ...

Some New York investors and business leaders are dismayed that democratic socialist Zohram Mamdani will become the next mayor of New York City.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani as the 33-year old member of the state Assembly had a significant lead in the race Tuesday night.

Fifty years ago, 11-year-old Kelley Jordan of Normal was preparing to make her cover girl debut in the state's "Rules of the ...

Yes, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. But the far bigger menace is the monstrous growth in wealth concentration over ...

MATTOON — A total of 2,200 persons ate chicken dinners during the July 4 th celebration Friday at Peterson Park. Michael Highland, chairman of this year’s Mattoon Fire Fighters Association’s picnic, ...