Nearly 200 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln moved to New ... about 20 miles northwest of Springfield, the state capital. Last month, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and ...

The tiny central Illinois ... countries.” Lincoln freed the boat and continued to New Orleans, but returned to take up residence in the village just northwest of the capitol, Springfield.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation presented Sam Waterston with its 18th annual Lincoln Leadership Prize at a ceremony in ...

WorldAtlas ranks the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and ... showcasing the neighborhood's diversity. Two of Illinois' best museums are in Springfield, according to a site that ranks the ...

For a trip not to be forgotten, take the whole family to Springfield, Illinois. Amusement abounds with historical sites, retail shops, delicious food and more.

Springfield, IL, is a great place to begin with a busload ... trinkets and a book or two to add to my home library. At the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, you can tour Abe and Mary’s ...

Set in downtown Springfield, Illinois, this DoubleTree hotel ... Library and Museum and is within walking distance of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Set in downtown Springfield, Illinois ...

Considered one of the nation's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln remains ... to the lower house of the Illinois State Legislature in 1834. He moved to Springfield in 1837, was admitted to ...