Nestled along the mighty Mississippi River sits a charming enclave where historic buildings stand sentinel against azure Midwestern skies, where time seems to dance to a gentler rhythm, and where your ...

Washington, D.C.'s monumental beauty, global influence, and impressive landmarks make it one of the most beautiful capital ...

Danville sits near the Indiana border and offers small-town affordability with surprising cultural depth. Housing costs here are among the lowest in Illinois, making it a paradise for retirees on ...

It’s being described by the media as an “autopsy,” an examination by Democrats as to why they lost the last presidential ...

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look back at its roots in the city's sesquicentennial celebration on July 1, 2000.

The larger-than-life legacy of Abraham Lincoln lies, in part, in the smallest special-collections division of the University of Illinois’ University Library.

World-renowned Abraham Lincoln scholars, including Michael Burlingame, will speak at a symposium at Cantigny Park on Saturday, June 21. Organized by the Abraham Lincoln Association, each speaker ...

Memorial Day 2025: Fallen servicemembers honored at cemetery in Elwood, Illinois People from all over the Chicago area took time out this Memorial Day to honor fallen service members. At Abraham ...

More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help a presidential foundation repay a loan.

The blood-stained leather gloves that were in Lincoln’s pocket the night he was assassinated were among the 144 items up for bid, 136 of which sold.

Rare Abraham Lincoln artifacts sell for nearly $8 million at Chicago auction The anonymous “Paddle 1231” won most of the priciest artifacts, including a lock of Lincoln’s hair and a pair of ...

An auction of precious Abraham Lincoln artifacts raised close to $8 million Wednesday, meaning a likely seven-figure windfall for a cash-strapped Springfield foundation that was selling part of ...