COLUMN: The story of B. F. Shaw reveals his remarkable role in Illinois’ opposition to slavery, the history of the Republican party, and Dixon’s relationship with Abraham Lincoln.

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Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat ...

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On April 27th, 1865, Abraham Lincoln paid his last visit to Buffalo. And on April 14th, 1865 he was shot dead in Washington DC. Something about these numbers doesn’t seem to add up right. Stay ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Donald Trump has alleged that Iran is using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fake news about the US amid the ongoing war between the two countries. The president claimed that ...

These Illinois restaurants serve amazing food in the most unexpected places, from airports to historic landmarks.

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