Lincoln was a crony capitalist on economic policy, advocating protectionist tariffs, corporate welfare for railroad ...

The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.

PONTIAC — Within its first decade of operation, the Underground Railroad was estimated to have helped about 100,000 enslaved ...

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CARMI, Il. (WEVV) — Multiple streets are closed in Carmi, Illinois following a fatal train versus pedestrian accident Monday morning. Carmi Police Department reports that the railroad crossing at ...

10 must-visit historic railroad towns will involve a journey through railroading’s past and present in these iconic ...

The Lake County Council agreed to reallocate $600,000 to hire 12 contracted emergency dispatchers to try to alleviate the ...

On a night when a legendary Illinois big man was honored for his contributions to the program and a current Illini big man was the driving force in a potentially season-shifting win, it wouldn't ...

CROWN POINT — The Lake County Sheriff's Department is reminding Region residents its officers never will call their phones demanding payment for arrest warrants or anything similar. Sheriff ...

Meyers will now be considered for the Central Virginia Teacher of the Year, with the chance to later be nominated for Virginia Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year. For A.M. Davis ...

The state has a map of warming center locations across Illinois. Here is how you can find warming centers in your area. The city of Springfield posted warming center locations and hours on Facebook.