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Two Carlinville men have received an award from the Illinois State Historical Society for...

The country enjoyed a remarkable time of political harmony dubbed the “Era of Good Feelings.”  President James Monroe helped make it happen.

Alfred Piquenard also seems to have been primarily responsible for designing the Iowa Capitol.

Lincoln in Alton book wins honor May 7, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Lincoln in Alton has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the Illinois State Historical Society. CARLINVILLE — A recent work on Abraham Lincoln’s connections and legacy in Alton has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the Illinois State Historical Society. Lincoln in Alton — a 265-page look at Lincoln’s appearances in Alton, his professional and personal relationships, and the city’s importance in his political stardom — was released in January. The book is the creation of Tom Emery, a freelan...

Facebook A new book studying the connections Abraham Lincoln had to Illinois State University is drawing rave reviews. Historian Tom Emery and ISU alum Carl Kasten created the 280-page book, “Abraham Lincoln and the Heritage of Illinois State University,” that uncovers the untold stories of Lincoln at ISU. Lincoln served as counsel to the state’s Board of Education. “Lincoln wrote the guarantee for the university, which secured funding. In doing so, he really ensured the university would be in Bloomington,” said Emery. “There was competition in other cities, mainly Peoria, to be...