The Alton Museum of History and Art offers an affordable deep dive into the area’s rich historical tapestry, from Native American heritage to Civil War significance to industrial development. Their ...

Douglas County District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades announced she will run for the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District and seek to replace Rep. Don Bacon.

CHARLESTON — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum will open Saturday, following a ceremony that will celebrate the museum’s opening and recognize those who made it possible. … ...

Lincoln, who made Illinois home for much of his adulthood, visited Metro East suburb Alton, Illinois for the finial Lincoln Douglas debate in 1958.

25 years ago, 2000 CHARLESTON — Work on the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum at the Coles County Fairgrounds is nearing completion, but a lot still needs to be done before its July 22 opening date. … ...

In a time when respectful debate seems impossible, high school speech and debate clubs have persevered. Debate team members and sponsors see the activity as even more important in a fracturing society ...

The war of words over what went wrong with developer Sterling Bay’s grand vision for its Lincoln Yards development on the North Side continues, even while the city waits to see what will happen ...

County commissioners say home rule will give Douglas County more independence from a Democratic-controlled statehouse. But critics question the motives behind the effort.

QUINCY — The next History Happy Hour hosted by the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth St. in Quincy, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 19.

Lucks, who normally focuses on and excels in Lincoln-Douglas debate and original oratory events, a one on one debate style, and individual argumentative speech, qualified for the national tournament ...

Lincoln Riley’s Cryptic Six-Word Reaction to Future of USC, Notre Dame Rivalry Debate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The long-standing rivalry between college football powerhouses USC and ...

Carthage High School junior Clayton Elliott has been named the UIL 4A State Runner-Up in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, following an outstanding performance at the 2025 UIL State Speech and Debate ...