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This early photograph now digitized by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum depicts John Wilkes Booth and the devil.

History

4 months ago

Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload

19th Century social media is part of “Picturing Lincoln.”

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

IL State News

4 months ago

Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”

Latonian Johnson faces charges of Murder and Attempted Murder.

Crime

4 months ago

Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

The Pana Panthers football team bus caught fire Friday night.

Local

4 months ago

Pana football team bus catches fire after victory against Hillsboro

No one was hurt in the fire.

Local

4 months ago

Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

Education

4 months ago

Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

Sports

4 months ago

Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.

History

4 months ago

The old ballpark comes full circle

“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst is the new Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager.

Sports

4 months ago

Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.

IL State News

4 months ago

Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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