Like in 1860, secession debates rage from sea to shining sea throughout the American Republic. The latest can be found in ...

Illinois State University held its annual Founding Celebration on Thursday as the University celebrated 168 years of ...

That's why I was pleased to see NBC report that American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) have announced they will now recognize The ...

Illinois honored Terrence Shannon’s jersey at halftime Saturday. But when Shannon pulled a string to reveal the banner that ...

"Watergate was the worst experience of my life — yet it may also have been the best," John Dean told a crowd at Illinois ...

Historic preservation through the lens of flags was the topic of the Hill Country Chapter of the Military Order of the World ...

A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

The Marion Junior High Dance team brought home the Grand Champion title after competing in the 46th Annual Illinois Drill ...

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Illinois residents can play a role in history by voting on the new state flag design. Time is running out, however, as Friday ...