Pope Leo XIV and Gov. JB Pritzker meet in the Vatican on Nov. 19, 2025. (The Vatican)
IL State News
1 month ago
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome

The governor also extended an invitation to the Chicago-born pontiff to visit his hometown.

60 people take oaths Monday, November 17, to become U.S. citizens under the naturalization process.
Local
1 month ago
‘Welcome home’: 60 more residents become naturalized U.S. citizens

“It’s a dream for a lot of people that they want to be…here to get this done,” said Johnson.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
History
2 months ago
One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL

“Four score and seven years ago…..” Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!

This letter is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
2 months ago
Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
History
2 months ago
Illinois State Museum celebrates the Route 66 Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026

Route 66 is Celebrating their Mother road’s 100th anniversary. The Illinois State Museum, will be Launching a new online historical database on the famous highway.

Farming
Agriculture
2 months ago
The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science at U of I

As ACES continues to evolve, its mission is to provide science-backed solutions to the world’s pressing challenges.

A classic home
History
2 months ago
Counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois

Stacker ranked the counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hispanic Women of Springfield
Local
3 months ago
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month.

Education
3 months ago
UI prof’s book mines the drama of WWII

Despite the national unity and shared sacrifice, “There are plenty of soldiers who want to just go home, who desert.”