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A new report from the Illinois Auditor General found problems at the Springfield attraction that tells the story of Lincoln and maintains numerous…
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John Wilkes Booth is a villain in history. Yet, he had a prominent spot in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield.Since the facility…
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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is reviving his end-of-session effort to make the Springfield-based Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum…
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The Old State Capitol in Springfield is a popular tourist destination - it's where Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech, but it will only be…
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A budget cut is leading to a reduction in hours at many state historic sites. Officials say without more money, some sites could close completely.This…
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Oak Ridge Cemetery is the 2nd most visited cemetery in the U.S. The main reason is Abraham Lincoln. The 16th President, his wife Mary and three of their…
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150 years ago next week, Abraham Lincoln delivered a 272 word speech that has become known as one of the greatest in history. Tuesday, November 19, marks…
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Springfield officials say they're worried the federal government's partial shutdown may cut into tourism. That's because Abraham Lincoln's home _ one of…
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More than 2 million people a year visit Illinois state historic sites. The locations play a big role in both state and local economies. But they often…
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One governor revels in pork-barrel politics, arranges sweet deals for cronies and gruffly dismisses questions about corruption. Another governor…