Illinois legislators tour ‘embarrassing’ disrepair of historic Lincoln's New Salem
In just the past few months, the deterioration of Lincoln's New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois, has gotten worse. Advocates ...
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Lincoln's New Salem is 'deteriorating,' needs revitalization. A plan is being proposed
Critics are warning that without swift intervention, "we risk losing these historical assets" at Lincoln's New Salem site.
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Legislators propose more funding for preserving historic New Salem site
A bipartisan group of Illinois lawmakers are working to preserve a place of Abraham Lincoln’s history in Central Illinois, including giving the site $5 million in funding. The New Salem area is ...
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Long-neglected state-owned sites in Illinois eyed for development under Pritzker proposal
Gov. JB Pritzker's 2026 budget proposal includes $300 million for a first-of-its-kind "Surplus to Success" program that would ...
Lincoln Park mansion sells for $2.3M loss
The Dirk Lohan-designed home sold for $5.8 million and is still one of this year’s priciest residential transactions so far.
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Lincoln Park mansion sells for $2.3 million off its 2022 price
Designed by architect Dirk Lohan with a clever tribute to his grandfather, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the house sold for $5.8 ...
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Illinois historic sites ring in Lincoln’s birthday with impersonators, treats and more
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln ... will present about the Lincoln boys in the White House. The presentation will take place at ...
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New book reinforces Lincoln was an abolitionist long before his presidency
A Pekin woman who gained her freedom from indentured servitude with the help of Abraham Lincoln more than two decades before he issued the Emancipation Proclamation as president is the subject of a ...