The statue commemorates Colonel Robert A Smith, a Scot who was struck down in Kentucky during the US civil war.

President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, ...

“Topdog/Underdog” is among the best and most important plays of the 21st century. Suzan-Lori Parks’ 2002 Pulitzer-winner is a sharp and challenging meditation on Black life in America and its history, ...

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Flairty: Much has been written about state icons Daniel Boone and Abraham Lincoln.

When you think about famous figures in American history, there are many many names to take into consideration but two in ...

In his second inaugural address, delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Abraham Lincoln turned not to politics but to ...

The USS Stockdale returned to Naval Base San Diego after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of ...

Major General John C. Fremont issued an emancipation proclamation in St. Louis, freeing slaves in Missouri, a bold move that ...

Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.

It's been a long time since Abraham Lincoln boys wrestling has had as good a season as they had this year. But they're far ...

Lincoln’s Tavarre Lee (Boys 3A 132) and Bradley Amsden (Boys 3A 285) captured individual state titles, and the Abes grabbed ...