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.

The fateful 163-year-old document had been in an anonymous private collection until its purchase at auction by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and first lady M.K. Pritzker, who donated it to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Lauren Gleason, volunteer coordinator, Illinois State Historic Sites; and Jenn Edginton, interim director, Illinois State Museum joined Community Voices to provide more information about the Illinois History Day experience for students and volunteers. Judges and other volunteers to facilitate the event are still needed.

Admission will be free Saturday and Monday.

The first meeting took place Tuesday.