How Chicago celebrated the end of the Civil War.

Apr. 10, 2013
April 10, 1865: How Chicagoans celebrated the end of the Civil War.

The Lincoln Effect: What does invoking Honest Abe get you?

Feb. 22, 2013
On Sunday, Abraham Lincoln could add to his already ample résumé by sweeping the Oscars -- Steven Spielberg’s film about the president is up for 12 awards. And it’s not just the movies – Honest Abe’s all over pop culture lately.  Here in the Land of Lincoln we care about the guy more than most. But are our intentions sincere? 

The 'Abe App' and other ways to celebrate President Lincoln's 204th birthday

Feb. 12, 2013
Today would have been Abraham Lincoln’s 204th birthday.  In honor of the occasion we found out why some Chicago folks why they still want to celebrate Illinois’ native son.  

Best Picture breakdowns: 'Lincoln'

Jan. 12, 2013
When Steven Spielberg makes a film, you expect a lot. And once again, he delivers.

Spielberg's 'Lincoln' honors and humanizes our greatest president

Nov. 13, 2012
The greatness of Abraham Lincoln is fully explored and featured in Spielberg's new epic. 

Updated: First contact is made with campaign staff of Lincoln 1864

Oct. 16, 2012
A new website Lincoln 1864 implores voters to support the Abraham Lincoln-Andrew Johnson campaign for the White House. Too bad they've been dead for over a hundred years.

Chicago's first convention: And the nominee is... Lincoln

Aug. 29, 2012
In 1860 the Republican Party was a new, dynamic, anti-slavery party. That year, Illinois's favorite son was nominated for President of the United States, and Chicago-style politics were born.

Santorum spending Illinois primary night in Gettysburg

Mar. 20, 2012
As Illinois Republicans vote in the state's presidential primary, GOP hopeful Rick Santorum is reconnecting with a son of Illinois who's remembered for an afternoon spent in Pennsylvania.Santorum plans to watch Tuesday's results from Illinois at a campaign party in Gettysburg, Pa., the venue for Pre

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