HERE IT IS. July 5, and we celebrated the 249th anniversary of our independence as a nation. It seems we have moved from a ...

Fireworks, parades, and military flyovers will happen across the country in celebration of 249 years since America declared ...

As Americans across the nation prepare to celebrate the 249th anniversary of their independence on July 4, 2025, the Fourth ...

The Fourth of July is a federal holiday, meaning federal buildings and courts, state of Illinois offices and courts, the Sangamon County building and courts and the Municipal Building will be closed.

Whether you're feeling patriotic, reflective or in need of escapism, here's a list of flicks to chose from this Independence ...

OUR WORST NATIONAL STAIN also gave rise to our most inspiring mass movement: the civil rights struggle. We were challenged to ...

Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to ...

Tucked away in Houston’s northern reaches sits a museum that gives new meaning to the phrase “deadly serious” – the National Museum of Funeral History. This isn’t your typical “let’s go see some ...

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

The New Orelans-style restaurant has been dishing out Cajun-style food, accompanied by live and local music for two decades.

Although we live in a suburban area, we are lucky to have plenty of farms nearby where we can purchase fresh corn. But, when ...