Curiosity filled the air inside the Franklin County Courthouse as residents gathered Thursday to watch the opening of a time ...

Aurora Christian School may be known for its athletic programs, but recently much of the excitement in the hallways centered ...

From the Declaration of Independence to the 9/11 terror attacks, these are the most important dates in American history.

Americans have looked to the Declaration of Independence when they sought to remedy contemporary problems and create new ...

From a corn boil in Galena to a special Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance to a documentary produced in Elgin, communities across Illinois are lining up to mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. So, ...

Experts from the Presidio Trust say renovators are taking extraordinary steps to preserve the hospital's historic detail, ...

Noted author Jane Austen marks her 250th birthday this December, and to celebrate, Rock Island Public Library is offering a ...

On the evening of Dec. 13, 2000, the Vice President of the United States addressed the nation from his ceremonial office near ...

Out of all the vampire movies ever made, some are major hits that fans love, while others completely fail and leave everyone ...

That’s Lincoln State Park in a nutshell – 1,747 acres of pure Indiana magic tucked away in Lincoln City that’s practically begging to be explored. Lake Lincoln shimmers like nature’s mirror, ...

From Paul Revere’s midnight ride and Lewis and Clark’s westward journey, to the creation of Route 66 and the interstate highway system—our mobility and freedom, and our capacity to travel are woven ...

If you love stories, you will love travel that comes with a guide and a good timeline. The best historical tours in the ...