History
1 year ago
ALPLM honors Gettysburg Address anniversary with display of Lincoln’s handwritten speech

The ALPLM’s copy of the famous speech is about to come out of its climate-controlled vault for 10 days.

Illinois State Museum
Local
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum to reopen after temporary closure

Some areas will remain closed temporarily.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Flag Commission received almost 5,000 entries for new state flag

The state flag has not had a major redesign since 1915.

Local
1 year ago
Altogether fitting and proper? Trump repeatedly compares himself to Abraham Lincoln

“This is Donald Trump, hopefully your favorite president of all time, better than Lincoln, better than Washington.”

History
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library celebrates 20 years

The celebration will continue in the spring commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.

History
1 year ago
Lowriding is more than just cars. It’s about family and culture for Mexican Americans

Lowriding has experienced a boom, as evidenced by an increase in car shows and conventions nationwide.

History
1 year ago
ALPLM celebrating 20 years

The library section of ALPLM opened in October 2004, offering researchers access to rare books, letters, photos, and historic documents.

History
1 year ago
“Voices from the grave”

Celebration of race riot site designation

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Army Guardsman laid to rest after 82 years

The men of Company B, 192nd Tank Battalion, many from Maywood, were mostly kids from the same high school.

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