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Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
2 months 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
2 months 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 months ago
ALPLM to offer free admission and other events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

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

Local
2 months ago
New project ties together Black Springfield sites

Aldermen hear about “History Beyond the Tracks.”

Used softball
Local
2 months 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 months 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
3 months 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
3 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.

History
4 months ago
Most common jobs 150 years ago in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Illinois from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Local
4 months ago
84 years later, Springfield remembers

The Japanese “ignited a fire of pride and courage and innovation that still carries with us today.”