Lincoln's Director of Tourism, Scott McCoy, said a significant portion of the grant money will go towards completing the Museum of Route 66.
Local
1 day ago
Logan County receives $465k grant for Route 66 tourism

The grant is part of the City of Lincoln and Logan County’s plan to beef up Route 66 attractions ahead of the 2026 tourism season.

Gabrielle Lyon, Ph.D., chair of the Illinois 250 Coalition, unveils a "Passport to Illinois" Wednesday, February 11, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Local
3 days ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins

56 areas and pieces of history are featured — including Springfield.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
4 days ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

Local
4 days ago
Hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

ALPLM
Local
2 weeks ago
ALPLM to offer free admission and other events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Free admission Feb. 7 & 12, among other activities.

Local
2 weeks ago
New project ties together Black Springfield sites

Aldermen hear about “History Beyond the Tracks.”

Used softball
Local
3 weeks ago
Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts

They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.

Joe Tanner
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Illinois astronaut Joe Tanner to be inducted to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in May

Tanner will come back to Danville and take part in the 200th celebration of Vermilion County later this year.

A press conference was held Wednesday at Navy Pier in Chicago to outline how Illinois will mark America's 250th birthday.
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service

Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.

A signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum through Feb. 3 before being displayed again at Juneteenth.
History
2 months ago
Emancipation Proclamation back on display at ALPLM, for a limited time

It will be available through early February as part of the “Lincoln:  A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation” exhibit.

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