While many across the country recognize Juneteenth as the end to the institution of slavery in America in 1865, some tribal nations in Oklahoma continued to own slaves until the following year, 1866.

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

Originally issued by Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863, the proclamation declared enslaved people in the Confederate ...

The larger-than-life legacy of Abraham Lincoln lies, in part, in the smallest special-collections division of the University ...

A new bust of a young, clean-shaven Abraham Lincoln was unveiled at the East Peoria City Council meeting. Local artist Morgan Elser created the bust, depicting Lincoln before he grew his iconic beard.

The McLean County Museum of History, as part of its Presidents Day activities on Monday, will have on public display its recently acquired Abraham Lincoln letter. The 160-year-old historically ...

1986: Hard Rock Cafe opened in Chicago. Mayor Harold Washington and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon were among its first guests. TV host Oprah Winfrey attended the opening with Stedman Graham, ...

In 1865, every letter, every comma and period, had to be handset, character by character. And, Christoffersen pointed out, "they're doing it upside down and backwards." ...

More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help a presidential foundation repay a loan. By Neil Vigdor The ...

“Don’t deny us what we were promised by Abraham Lincoln,” said Susan Hippen, a retired Navy Master Chief who represents the Veterans of Military Families Caucus.

A 21-year-old Lincoln man was arrested early Sunday after allegedly stealing two bundles of letters wrapped in twine from his ex-girlfriend. The woman told officers the missives were love letters ...

Richard Hormel's recent letter "An easy way to address the deficit" (Lincoln Journal Star, 6/6) was doubly mistaken.