The New Philadelphia National Historic Site in western Illinois, commemorating the first U.S. town to be legally founded by African Americans, is the nation’s newest national park….
A group hoping to preserve the history of Peoria Heights is asking the public to search their basements, closets and attics for forgotten items that might help tell the story of the…
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed former U.S. Transportation Secretary and retired Republican Congressman Ray LaHood as the new chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential…
Back by popular demand is the fascinating mechanical tour coming up Saturday, Feb. 23 at David Davis Mansion in Bloomington. Ever wonder about the behind-the scenes mechanical workings…
A group hoping to preserve the history of Peoria Heights is asking the public to search their basements, closets and attics for forgotten items that might help tell the story of the…
The McLean County Museum of History will welcome back Dr. Andrew Hartman, professor of history at Illinois State University, who will present a program about America’s struggle…
As the head of the McLean County Museum of History’s library, Bill Kemp’s role includes ensuring Bloomington, Normal and surrounding communities’ stories of bygone eras continue…
Aside from being our nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln is the favorite son of Illinois. As proof, almost every county in the state asserting some form of attachment to him….
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