While some Republicans want to put Donald Trump onto Mt. Rushmore, historians often change their views of presidents over ...

President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is ...

That All Men Are Created Equal” features bills of sale, reward posters and more to explain slavery’s role in the Civil War, ...

Greatness often comes quietly and obscurely. Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president, was born on Sunday morning Feb. 12, ...

Norman Hapgood, son of Alton's Hapgood Plow Factory founder, featured Lincoln's rare portrait and autobiography in his 1899 ...

According to the dog park’s website, “The Scottie” was erected in honor of Bernadette Blum, a local preschool teacher who ...

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting the penny, reviving the debate over the future of America’s smallest coin.

The feeling of wellbeing from a job well done beats any ego trip, with no basis for envy or recognition. We are fortunate to have so many volunteers filling the gaps in our complex society including ...

We can only imagine their ego and envy watching the strapless frocks on parade - or frockless straps to adapt an old joke! It is entertainment, so be entertained! Football and other sports also suffer ...

Historical postcards invite us to pause and reflect on our city’s rich past — and imagine the possibilities of its future.

Today in History for Feb. 12: ...