SPRINGFIELD -- Union Pacific's new commemorative No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive will be coming to Springfield for a public viewing on July 1. It honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, in his ...

The Fourth of July is a federal holiday, meaning federal buildings and courts, state of Illinois offices and courts, the Sangamon County building and courts and the Municipal Building will be closed.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to join them for ...