A new book examines the 16th president's life through the battle royale of Illinois partisan politics. It's ugly — and familiar.

On the 217th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Central Illinois remembers his "Peoria Speech" of 1854, which marked his ...

Lincoln's words were an appropriate warning 168 years ago, and they still have relevance today, writes Stephen Miller.

Today, our Nation celebrates the 217th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln—one of the most legendary leaders in American ...

Abraham Lincoln obtained his license to practice law in 1837 and spent approximately 20 years as an attorney riding the Eighth Illinois Judicial Circuit. With a group of lawyers and a judge, the law ...

What’s the point of the series of debates featuring three Democratic Party primary candidates for the U.S. Senate, snooze fests where they all make mountains out of molehills and cite ...

"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result ...

Though our 16th president lived during the 1800s, you'll be surprised and delighted to see how familiar Abraham Lincoln's ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

Tuesday on the RealClearPolitics podcast, Tom Bevan, Andrew Walworth, and Carl Cannon discuss the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and a new survey that warns about a rise in antisemitism. After that, the ...

The nation honors Abraham Lincoln's 217th birthday, reflecting on his legacy as the 16th president and his efforts to preserve the Union.

With the impending retirement of current Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors at the end of the year, two candidates for ...