Third book in planned five-part series from local author Jan Jacobi, “Lincoln and Douglas” deals with Lincoln's historic debates with rival Stephen A. Douglas.

This collection of stories examines leadership changes and shifting dynamics in Belleville schools and surrounding districts.

Tripadvisor’s “The 10 Best Illinois Campgrounds 2025,” sorted by “best value,” named spots in East St. Louis, Herod ... where you can visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and ...

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals played without the aid of lights at Wrigley Field in the National League’s first twilight game. Though the first pitch was thrown at 6 p.m., Major League ...

"Make America Great Again" Republicans refuse to believe that their constituents may seriously disagree with them on anything. They prefer to either dismiss the unrest or blame the unrest on “outside ...

Known as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln, Springfield offers a peek into the ... Crossing the Mississippi River, you'll find ...

Sarah Breedlove was born into a family of former slaves. However, as thriving entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, she blazed a ...

Corn Country’ entertains, opens a time from long ago Editor’s note: This is the initial column introducing our Nodaway News ...

Tucked away in east-central Illinois along Interstate 70, Casey (rhymes with “racy”) sits almost exactly halfway between St. Louis and Indianapolis, making it the perfect unexpected detour on a ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their ...