SPRINGFIELD – A long-awaited tax abatement program that will give senior citizens a chance to work for 67 hours in exchange for a $1,000 rebate on their taxes is beginning this year.

In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, which is Feb. 12, I offer the best local story I know about the man who many believe was the greatest president ever. It ...

Abraham Lincoln made a stopover at Cincinnati on his way to his inauguration in 1861, just as the nation was falling apart.

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

All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural ...

A nationwide protest at state capitols consequently drew about 200 people to Springfield, Illinois by Wednesday afternoon.

Route 66’s Centennial year adding to its legendary stature and the perfect time to explore one of the USA’s most iconic road ...

Athens High School senior Isaac Hoch has done it again. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Hoch brought home a silver medal from the UIL Congressional Debate State Championship. After two tough days of competition ...

Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of ...

Legislation now on Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk aims at providing protections for workers at large warehouses such as those run by Amazon by requiring employers to be more transparent about productivity ...

Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents ...

The new superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is halfway ... Dinnall gave her first “State of the Schools Address” as superintendent — months after officially becoming the head ...