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Henry Stephens marker WS
History
10 months ago
‘At the forefront of any kind of early social justice movement’: Late Springfield resident gets historical marker

Henry Stephens, 1869-1939

21 star flag at ALPLM WS
History
10 months ago
Rare 21-star U.S. flag to be displayed at ALPLM

Collectors say the 21 star flag is extremely rare, and wasn’t around long

Emancipation Proclamation
History
10 months ago
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

Theatrical event, free day also scheduled

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
10 months ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Reps. Nikki Budzinski (left, D-Springfield), and Mary Miller (R-Springfield), took part in a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Local
11 months ago
Memorial Day at Camp Butler provides bipartisan history lesson

Reps. Budzinski and Miller among those honoring the fallen buried at Camp Butler.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Local
11 months ago
LLCC Community Education presents ‘History Cooks’ at Lincoln Home

Weekly culinary demonstrations

Lincoln statue at Union Square Park
Local
12 months ago
Mary Lincoln’s Garden to bloom at Union Square Park this spring

A new garden honoring Mary Lincoln is going in at Union Square Park, bringing history to life.

Neon sign park at Illinois State Fairgrounds
History
12 months ago
Amazing art installations you’ll only find on Route 66

The Legends Neon Park at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield showcases recreations and restorations of signs from long-lost Route 66 businesses like the Chain of Rocks Motel.

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

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