What our community organizations accomplish is wonderful and is what makes Edwardsville such a special place, writes Mayor.

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John McCaa recalls a moment in his early career when he could not report on a political assassination in Spain. In our own ...

Carolyn Lowe left Lincoln Beach a half-century ago. But the Beach never left her. Born in her grandmother’s house in the ...

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

This story was originally published on July 4, 2024. IDAHO FALLS – There was a “pensive and awful silence” as John Hancock ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John ...

There’s something magical about discovering a place that feels like it was waiting just for you to find it. Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, is exactly that kind of treasure.

At Independence Day ceremonies in Jamesport Friday, reminders to cherish our freedom and honor the people who have fought to protect and defend it.

MATTOON — A total of 2,200 persons ate chicken dinners during the July 4 th celebration Friday at Peterson Park. Michael Highland, chairman of this year’s Mattoon Fire Fighters Association’s picnic, ...

"It's a wonderful community get together. A big party," said Linda Bastert, one of the Fourth of July committee members at ...