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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lawmakers call for mediation between Lincoln Library and Museum and foundation

April 19, 2021 The Center Square

Illinois lawmakers are urging representatives from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation to work out their differences through mediation.

Millions plan to travel for Thanksgiving despite COVID-19 concerns

November 25, 2020 The Center Square

More than 2 million Illinoisans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday, despite advice from health experts.

Washington joins Illinois, Ohio in banning dining-in at restaurants and bars

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The state of Washington will follow Illinois, Ohio and other areas that are banning dining-in at restaurants and bars.

Illinois State Museum will close all facilities

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The Illinois State Museum will close all its facilities, including its main facility in Springfield, its Research and Collections Center, Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown and the Lockport Gallery in Lockport.

Coronavirus brings the world, travel to a standstill

March 15, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The world has come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and museums, sporting venues and attractions worldwide have closed their doors.

Governors send letter in support of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

October 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Governors from several states, including Ohio and Illinois, sent a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

This is the most-surveilled city in the United States

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The city may be too busy to hate, but it’s not too busy to watch.

Supporters want Cahokia Mounds to join National Parks Service

March 19, 2019 Illinois News Network

Supporters are trying again to convince federal lawmakers to make Cahokia Mounds a part of the National Parks Service. The 2,200-acre site in Collinsville draws about 300,000 visitors a year.

The many statues of Honest Abe

August 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

A driving tour of Illinois is fascinating in a number of levels, but particularly for seeing the many depictions of the state’s most famous resident.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation looking to raise $9.7 million

August 17, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation wants to raise $9.7 million to pay off a loan it took out to buy artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.