One of the reasons Black History Month is celebrated in February is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12.
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.
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.
Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.
Most of the original route through Illinois has been preserved, and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions.
The Springfield Park District has several events planned to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
President Joe Biden confirmed that Jan. 9, will be a day of national mourning, with federal offices closed for Carter’s state funeral at the National Cathedral. Biden, a longtime Carter friend and political ally, will deliver a eulogy for his fellow Democrat.
IL Democratic Party icon backed Kennedy in ’80
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