The story of President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train will be the topic for the Vernon County Historical Society’s first ...

Over the years, the town hall has hosted town meetings, plays, concerts, dances, and even roller skating and a boxing match.

While the messianic rhetoric surrounding Donald Trump is not new, it now extends well beyond conservative evangelical circles ...

Martin Luther King Day was a busy day at Lewis Central as multiple area schools hit the mats at the Lewis Central Girls ...

The Oscar-winning actor reflects on a lifetime of work with the filmmaker, with whom she collaborated on "Blue Velvet," "Wild ...

Do residents drink sewage? Are the Great Lakes truly saltwater and shark-free? Is Abe Lincoln responsible for Asian Carp?

In the background is the monument to the soldiers erected in 1909 at Whitestone Hill State Historic Site. The stone monument ...

As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not place his left hand on a Bible while being sworn in. Now people are ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Traveling to Lincoln from Boston, Higginbotham said her grandfather, the Rev. Walter Henderson Brooks, was born a slave in 1851. He “worked” for a tobacco company in Richmond, Virginia.

Petersburg offers a mix of charm and attractions, making it the ideal spot for a memorable weekend. Petersburg, nestled in ...

Come for the fun, come for the food, come to support Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. The school’s annual carnival will ...