Al Capone may have died nearly 75 years ago but it's clear interest in the infamous Chicago gangster is very much alive after some of his priz…
Oct. 8 marks a century and a half since a massive fire destroyed about a third of Chicago, changing the city and fire codes forever. AccuWeath…
Starting Thursday, the recently-restored desk Lincoln used to write the famous speech will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential L…
The desk used by President Abraham Lincoln to write his first inaugural address will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library…
For one Central Illinois veteran, his experiences serving in Afghanistan taught him how to be a leader. For another, it soured him to the entire war.Â
Fifty years after his death, the legacy of one of Bloomington's favorite sons, Adlai Stevenson II, lives on. Stevenson served one term as Illi…
We look at 18 presidents who have visited the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
A look back at the iconic signs of the region.Â
Illinois has a colorful history, with connections to notorious mobsters, bandits and thieves since the territorial days through the Great Depr…
Here's a look at noteworthy people who have lived in the Decatur area.Â
Ever wonder why we have a Pancake Street and Butchers Lane? Did you know there's a Sesame Street in Bloomington? Check out these interesting s…
Guy Fraker, a retired Bloomington attorney and Lincoln scholar, speaks at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum where he donated…
A group of archaeology and anthropology students have been conducting a dig at Fort Kaskaskia State Park on a recently-discovered buried Ameri…
Miller Park Zoo has filled Bloomington residents with surprise and joy over more than 100 years. Here's a look back:
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationist has announced a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structures an…
Here’s the scoop on 12 well-known people, items and ideas that got their start here in the Twin Cities.
In honor of Juneteenth, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will display its rare copy of the presidential proclamation issued…
On June 6, 1944, the troops landed at Normandy, France. This event would come to be remembered as D-Day.
The first part of the video drone series "Uniquely Illinois" looks at Abraham Lincoln's relationship to the land and people of the state.
For a guy known for giving us Memorial Day, Gen. John A. Logan is not much remembered in these parts.
A look back at archive photos of the State Farm Building in downtown Bloomington. Become a Pantagraph member today. Learn more at pantagraph.c…
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationists have announced their list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structu…
The recommendation is the result of concerns about racial injustice and because of the connection between Stephen Douglas, for whom the buildi…
They're on five of our state university campuses: large, castle-like buildings. Why do they look like that? Why are there so many? Read on to …
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