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Forgotten Civil War Memorial found in Alton apartment building ...
Efforts across Illinois are being spearheaded by private groups to restore the state’s prized Civil War flag collection, one of the most extensive in the nation.
A controversial flag which some say cost them their jobs is ready to go on display at a Springfield museum. Here's what you ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be ...
There were 12 other flag choices. Ten were designed by Illinois residents, students and even the great-grandchildren of Civil War veteran and past Illinois Attorney General James McCartney.
There were 12 other flag choices. Ten were designed by Illinois residents, students and even the great-grandchildren of Civil War veteran and past Illinois Attorney General James McCartney. The ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The document in which Abraham Lincoln set in motion the Union's military response to the launch of the U.S. Civil War is now among Illinois' prized papers of the 16th ...
These candidates for a new Illinois state flag, submitted by the public, celebrate industry, agriculture, the state butterfly and other iconic Prairie State symbols.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday ...
Illinois' governor and first lady have donated a key Civil War document signed by Abraham Lincoln to the presidential library and museum that bears his name ...