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Clayton Stalter/nprillinois.orgThe exhibit opened Sept. 18, 2025, at the Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library (directions/hours) as "Radio that Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois." It will run through May 2026. Michel Martin, NPR Morning Edition co-host, helped open the exhibit along with current and former staff, volunteers, students, donors, and friends (see slide show). -
Springfield artist Mary Frances shares the work and history behind her exhibit about the east side's People's Bank of Springfield.
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In new book, Mrs. Lincoln’s own words offer insight into her sometimes tortured mind -
Lincoln scholar takes novel approach -
The donated items represent the families of Virgil and Catharine Hickox and Ninian and Elizabeth Todd Edwards.
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New Salem volunteers blame state for letting historic site fall into disrepair -
The funds will be used to repair up to 23 log village buildings and update the outdoor theater. -
A package of bills, which would include funding, has been introduced and is beginning to move its way through the Illinois General Assembly. -
She has been the interim director of the Illinois State Museum since February 2023. -
Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union. -
The event is at the Dana Thomas House Carriage House -
Inskeep is a reporter and Morning Edition host. He's also the author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America.
