A rare Lincoln letter at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum shows how race shaped early White House life and presidential power.

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...

2018: The Chicago Blackhawks fired Joel Quenneville, the team’s 37th coach in franchise history, six games into the 2018-19 season. “Coach Q” led the Hawks to three Stanley Cup championships.

Lincoln, Illinois stands as a testament to affordable Midwestern living, offering retirees and budget-conscious residents a quality of life that doesn’t demand six-figure savings or a part-time job ...

You may know Illinois for Chicago and the big-city experience. Still, some of my favorite stops in the Prairie State are ...

Just about 30 miles northeast of Springfield and 160 miles southwest of Chicago, Lincoln sits like a time capsule along Route 66, waiting for travelers smart enough to exit the highway and discover ...

Abe actually used an outhouse and was infuriated by decadent White House renovations. But Mary would’ve loved the remodel!