Illinois History Day (an affiliate of National History Day) is a project-based learning program for 6th-12th grade students.

"Nothing dangerous has, thank God, happened here, but we hear about it on an almost daily basis, happening around the world,” ...

Abraham Lincoln had to eat, sleep and put money in the bank just like everyone else. Now you can see the transactions and bank movements he ...

2007: U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency outside the Old State Capitol in Springfield, which was the site of Abraham Lincoln’s June 16, 1858, “House Divided” speech.

Here is a list of former Nebraska and Iowa football players, Nebraska natives or other local connections to this year's Super ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating Lincoln’s birthday in a special way. ALPLM is offering two ...

Participating bars in Jacksonville. $30 a person; four-person team | Nine holes of miniature golf to benefit the Crisis Center Foundation. Sign up on event day at any participating bar: GoodTime Doc’s ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield College took part in an effort to bring African American literature to the city’s youth. Students from Brookings, DeBerry, and Dryden elementary schools, ...

An Illinois lawmaker is once again pushing to ban several chemicals from Illinois food items. Here's what you need to know.

Discover the hidden gems of Illinois, including its diverse landmarks and rich history. Explore the Land of Lincoln.

Some headed to Springfield to advocate for the Palestinian people after President Donald Trump said he envisions making the ...

West Point graduate John Blair Smith Todd was no stranger to military action. He fought against Florida’s Seminole tribe in ...