Lincoln Papers Project Gets Grant For Tracking Software
Association president Bob Willard says the project is "the 21st century effort to make the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln available to the widest possible audience."
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Association president Bob Willard says the project is "the 21st century effort to make the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln available to the widest possible audience."
The guide has activities for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. It links lessons in math, science, art, music, reading and writing to the 1855 mansion's occupants and history from the Civil War through the mid-1900s.
The collection includes valuable personal effects of Lincoln's and a stovepipe hat whose link to Lincoln has been questioned.
In its application for the display, Satanic Temple-Chicago calls itself a nontheistic organization that aims to "encourage benevolence and empathy among all people."
Governor Bruce Rauner announced the decision to activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield.
The 100th General Assembly will reconvene briefly in January before Democratic Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker is inaugurated with a new Legislature.
Rep. Stephanie Kifowit apologized for the indelicate comment she made about Lombard Republican Peter Breen Tuesday during floor debate on legislation involving the deadly Legionnaire's disease crisis at a Quincy veterans' home.
The House has yet to take action on an override approved by the Senate on legislation setting a deadline for police to help cooperative immigrant crime victims get U.S. visas.
Senate President John Cullerton's plan was approved 40-12 Wednesday. It would set a 90-day deadline for law enforcement officials to complete paperwork immigrants need for visas to stay in this country.
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, said that "we are not branch managers of the Vatican" and that "our people are crying out for some action."
Its fundraising foundation wants state tourism money to help pay off $9 million owed on a decade-old loan used to buy Lincoln artifacts.
A state House committee plans a hearing to consider questions surrounding the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Illinois' bill payment backlog stands at $7.5 billion, and there is an estimated $1 billion shortfall in the current state budget.
The U.S. attorney's office in Springfield said 44-year-old Clifton "Ty" Robinson was sentenced for fraud and aggravated identity theft convictions.
Polls have shown Rauner trailing Pritzker by double digits. Only two incumbents since the 19th century, both seeking third terms, lost by more than 10 points.
Democrats controlling the General Assembly were embarrassed last year when reaction to the #MeToo anti-sexual harassment movement revealed the vacancy and unanswered complaints.
The Illinois State Capitol was locked down Thursday afternoon, after a white powder was found in a bathroom, but crews later determined the substance was not dangerous.
The court ruled 4-3 Thursday that the common area outside any apartment door is a legal part of a home.
HUD counseling money will go to Carlinville, Chicago, Grayslake, Joliet and Springfield.
A series of festivals, parades and other events will mark the 200th anniversary of Illinois adopting its state constitution.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law requiring state jobs to be located in the capital city unless there's good reason to put them elsewhere.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was Obama's first presidential chief of staff. He tweeted good wishes saying, "57 never looked so good!"
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is turning to women for damage control, following the latest sexual harassment incident to strike his political machine.
The law provides more independence to investigations of ethics complaints and more public information about the process.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was full of bi-partisan praise as he signed the state budget into law Monday.
Police are looking for the person who shot three men outside of St. Sabina Parish on Sunday afternoon. Fr. Michael Pfleger said the shooting started with an argument inside his church's community center.
A fire was burning in a scrap yard on Monday afternoon on the West Side of Chicago.
Two teenage boys were placed into custody and later released to their parents, Joliet police said.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after strong winds from Sunday's severe weather.
Residents can choose how they receive alerts, including over text, phone call, email, or mobile app notifications.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
President Trump is spending the New Year's week at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, tackling international diplomacy, as he discusses the Gaza peace plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelenskyy about efforts to end Russia’s invasion.
Police are looking for the person who shot three men outside of St. Sabina Parish on Sunday afternoon. Fr. Michael Pfleger said the shooting started with an argument inside his church's community center.
Fairgoers are encouraged to download tickets before arriving at the fairgrounds or save them to their phone's mobile wallet.
A fire was burning in a scrap yard on Monday afternoon on the West Side of Chicago.
Officials have transitioned to a new vendor, Regroup, to help get public safety alerts to residents more quickly.
A fire was burning in a scrap yard on Monday afternoon on the West Side of Chicago.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after strong winds from Sunday's severe weather.
Police are looking for the person who shot three men outside of St. Sabina Parish on Sunday afternoon. Fr. Michael Pfleger said the shooting started with an argument inside his church's community center.
Two teenage boys were placed into custody and later released to their parents, Joliet police said.
Residents can choose how they receive alerts, including over text, phone call, email, or mobile app notifications.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Charges have now been filed against four people after a teenager's gun went off during a struggle with police in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
