Historians consistently rank Abraham Lincoln as the greatest U.S. president. Without his leadership and political brilliance, ...

West Point graduate John Blair Smith Todd was no stranger to military action. He fought against Florida’s Seminole tribe in ...

The shortest month of the year saw the birth of several well-known anime characters, heroes and villains alike.

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Discover the hidden gems of Illinois, including its diverse landmarks and rich history. Explore the Land of Lincoln.

Goodwin House Alexandria hosted a panel on Jan. 30, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the ...

It wasn’t his writing on the sports page that first made her pay attention to Marc Katz, it was his writing on the field.

In today's look at local history, we meet a McLean County woman who once sat on Abraham Lincoln's knee and explore whether ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

Stephen Puleo’s biography offers a fresh glimpse into the Radical Republicans’ struggle against slavery and shines a light on ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A sculptor and painter known as the godfather of Hawaii’s art scene has died. Satoru Abe, 98, was ...

A wrap-up of news from around Iowa this past week, including legislative bill hearings, new ownership for a business in ...