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Local
1 year ago
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site to receive $8M for improvements

Lincoln’s New Salem, one of 56 state historic sites managed by IDNR, attracted 374,418 visitors in 2024 and 359,950 visitors in 2023. 

Education
1 year ago
Book by UI prof explores literature of the Depression

“Grapes of Wrath” is only the beginning

Route History Museum
History
1 year ago
14 women who shaped and saved Route 66, including 2 from Springfield

Springfield’s Dr. Stacy Grundy and Dr. Gina Lathan among the women who helped shape Route 66.

Abraham Lincoln statue
History
1 year ago
Interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln

As we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday this week, here are some interesting facts about our 16th president.

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill
History
1 year ago
Cruisin’ the Mother Road: Must-see car attractions on Route 66

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill is a one-of-a-kind stop and is part automotive museum, part sports bar, and fully dedicated to celebrating America’s love affair with the open road.

ALPLM
History
1 year ago
Celebrate Lincoln’s birthday at the ALPLM, free admission

Lincoln’s birthday also marks the official launch of Lincoln Unlocked, a digital tool offering access to rare photos, artifacts, and augmented reality features.

Dana-Thomas House
Local
1 year ago
Dana-Thomas House to receive $6.6 million for repairs

The funds come from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan and are part of a recent allocation of $60 million in funding.

Washington players stand during the playing of the national anthem wearing warm-up jackets for Black History Month before an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
History
1 year ago
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths

One of the reasons Black History Month is celebrated in February is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12.

Elise Griffin
Local
1 year ago
Elise Griffin named manager of Jacksonville Area Museum

The Jacksonville Area Museum, which also includes items from the MacMurray College Foundation and Alumni Association, is undergoing an expansion project that will triple its exhibit space.

Black and white of Lei Yixin's granite statue “The Stone of Hope”, part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. a national memorial located in West Potomac Park.
History
1 year ago
Springfield honors Martin Luther King Jr with day of reflection, service, and art

On Monday, Springfield will honor King’s enduring legacy with a series of events including a breakfast at the Crowne Plaza and readings of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the ALPLM.

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