In just the past few months, the deterioration of Lincoln's New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois, has gotten worse. Advocates ...

Critics are warning that without swift intervention, "we risk losing these historical assets" at Lincoln's New Salem site.

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says it’s going to take $19 million to restore Lincoln's ...

As state lawmakers work in the Capitol this spring, buildings and bridges at the historic Lincoln's New Salem site continue to fall apart.

Illinois lawmakers are joining with local advocates to put forward a package of legislation designed to revitalize the New ...

A separate bill would require lawmakers to provide $5 million to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for New Salem improvements. However, IDNR officials recently told McClure they may ...

At age twenty-two, Lincoln moved to New Salem, Illinois. After only six months in his new town, he announced his plans to run for a seat in the State Legislature. During the April 6- August 27 Black ...

With the former home of a young Abraham Lincoln in disrepair, Illinois lawmakers are joining with local advocates to put forward a package of legislation designed to revitalize the New Salem State ...

(The Center Square) – In just the past few months, the deterioration of Lincoln's New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois, has gotten worse. Advocates are demanding state taxpayer funds for much ...