This famous Illinois landmark apparently is home to Central Illinois' most prestigious spirit—that of the 16th president of the United States himself. According to Troy Taylor, before the murdered ...

Planning a trip to Springfield, Illinois, but not sure where to begin? As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln and a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, this historic city blends presidential heritage with a warm ...

Summer is officially here, and you may have started thinking about how you’ll be celebrating America’s birthday, on the Fourth of July. July 4 lands on a Friday. Here’s what will be open and closed in ...

President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act that provided for the transcontinental railroad. The Lincoln Locomotive was built in North Little Rock, Arkansas. As attorney, Lincoln often lobbied ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Union Pacific, celebrating its 163rd birthday, brought its newest commemorative locomotive honoring founder President Abraham Lincoln to the state capital Tuesday. Lincoln ...

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 ...