Historical sites around Illinois are celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Wednesday with numerous free events. The David Davis Mansion State Historical Site in Bloomington will host a ...

Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...

Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 17. What began as a holiday honoring George Washington has expanded into a day recognizing ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

Honoring former president Abraham Lincoln is a big deal in LaRue County and local officials wanted to make sure his 216th birthday is a celebration befitting the 16th president.

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Sunday, Feb. 9. Bond County historian Kevin Kaegy will present the program “The Lincoln ...

SummaryMusic, reading, book donations, and more to be offered at Lincoln Library to honor pivotal president's birthday The ...

In today's look at local history, we meet a McLean County woman who once sat on Abraham Lincoln's knee and explore whether ...