A mural celebrating 169 years since Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "lost speech" in Bloomington was unveiled Thursday ...

"What happened in Bloomington 169 years ago ... ignited Lincoln's march to the presidency and eventually led to emancipation, ...

WGLT talks to Raymond McKoski, the author of a new biography of David Davis, whose mansion and historic site in Bloomington ...

Trump could be ushering in an era of GOP power. Republican momentum is strong while voters are questioning the Democratic ...

The Libertyville Historical Society is racing to save the rapidly deteriorating 165-year-old banner by fundraising $30,000 to ...

Zaakir Tameez is the author of “Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation,” to be released on June 3.

As summer approaches, don’t forget your history. Here’s a presidential lesson or two. John Quincy Adams — despite his great ...

Many of American leaders have suffered potentially crippling health problems that could have incapacitated them in a crisis.

One of America's most polarizing Congressman delivered a unifying message aimed at bringing the best out of everyone at Upper ...

Judge] Gergel made clear,he was prepared to rule against the government before the concession. The evidence clearly showed ...