After a long treatise on the illegality of secession, Lincoln closed with a single flourish. His plea to the “better angels of our nature” is so familiar that we can miss the very particular ...

Blood Drive: 11 a.m-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | To donate, contact ImpactLife Springfield at ...

Lincoln’s downtown square emerges as a perfectly preserved tableau of American small-town life, with buildings that have witnessed over a century of history while continuing to serve the community’s ...

Throughout American history, certain funerals have transcended mourning to become collective acts of remembrance. From presidents whose deaths reshaped national identity to entertainers whose charisma ...

Illinois will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps on Monday, November 10, with a ceremonial cake-cutting and program. The annual birthday cutting ceremony, steeped in history an ...

Just about 30 miles northeast of Springfield and 160 miles southwest of Chicago, Lincoln sits like a time capsule along Route 66, waiting for travelers smart enough to exit the highway and discover ...

A few weeks ago, I had the honor of presenting "Great Graves of Illinois" to a crowd of Hinsdaleans who I presume were getting into the Halloween spirit. I am not a paranormalist, though - in fact, ...

Taking care of your DMV needs without the hassle of driving to the nearest facility or waiting in long lines. The Mobile DMV will be available from 10 a ...

Abe’s Haunted Hollow offers music, prizes, a séance with Mrs. Lincoln and more. Free admission, no registration required.

What: "Considered 'Lincoln's hometown, Springfield holds many secrets about our sixteenth president - including stories of ...

Abe actually used an outhouse and was infuriated by decadent White House renovations. But Mary would’ve loved the remodel!

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, which supports Lincoln's museum in Springfield, Ill., has found itself $9.7 million in debt on a loan it took out 11 years ago to purchase a ...