I wrote for The Telegraph a column titled “Grand Army of the Republic’s legacy lives on.” It dealt with the Parrott Rifle, sometimes called “the cemetery cannon,” which sits in Alton Cemetery. The ...

Local residents gathered in Springfield to read “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Anti-slavery activist Frederick ...

The 2.5-year lease will allow the center to broaden programming and services focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and ...

Illinois could soon collect and publicize data on contraband found in prisons thanks to a bipartisan bill that arrived on Gov ...

Union Pacific Railroad celebrated its 163rd birthday today in the hometown of its famed founder – President Abraham Lincoln – with the help of numerous dignitaries and its newest commemorative ...

The line that everyone in prison is innocent — or at least claims to be — is often bandied about by law enforcement personnel. According to Marcus Beach, however, studies have found that about 3 ...

He’s a force of nature,” she said. “He really changes your opinion of people. He sees the good in the world and how we can ...

Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.

Reisch Beer had a long and wonderful history in Springfield. The Reisch Brewing Company was founded in 1849 by Franz Reisch, an immigrant from Germany, on the land that is now occupied by SIU School ...

Kristi Noem blasts JB Pritzker in Springfield, Illinois governor responds The Homeland Security secretary traveled to Springfield, where she celebrated Trump's immigration policies and criticized ...

Discover why Springfield, Illinois is the perfect 3-day getaway from St. Louis. Explore Lincoln history, Route 66 attractions, and outdoor adventures in this fun, multi-day travel destination. Plan ...

A coalition of organizations working to uplift and protect Asian American communities went to Springfield, Illinois, Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and hold a rally as part of a day of action.