A newly donated handwritten note from 1861 sheds light on Lincoln’s stance against racial prejudice in the White House is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. A ...

The cold, dark days of winter may be upon us, but area stages will be merry and bright with plenty of music, dance and theater shows to keep us entertained. Here’s a sampling of what we have to look ...

Introduction: Lincoln in American memory -- Great emancipator: Lincoln before Lincoln (2012) -- Great heart: The birth of a nation (1915) -- Savior of the union: Abraham Lincoln (1930) -- Great ...

Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean that people are done streaming horror movies. After being added to HBO Max at the start of the month, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has found its way ...

If you have spent any time with me at all, online or in person, you know I brake for giant noodles, pink elephants, and ...

As of Nov. 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint has stopped penny production, making all thoughts cost a nickel each. A lack of pennies has already become a concern. Some stores have begun running short of pennies ...

As of Nov. 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint has stopped penny production, making all thoughts cost a nickel each. A lack of pennies has already become a concern. Some stores have begun running short of pennies ...

All games will be played Robin Roberts Stadium, which is also home to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes of the Prospect League ...

Cutaway model shows Koster site’s 12 horizons, 12,000 years of history ...

I t’s time for a new installment in the For Dummies series. Since the 1980s, these best-selling, concise, step-by-step reference manuals have illuminated the mysteries of plumbing, car repair, ...

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 23-29 include actor Colin Hanks, TV personality Bill Nye the Science Guy ...

Illinois entered the Union on Dec. 3, 1818. The 21st state takes its name from the Illinois Confederation — a group of Algonquian-speaking tribes native to the area. An ...