One of the most influential citizens in the development of early Waukegan was Scottish immigrant, James McKay, who lived there from 1841 to ...

Photo of Captain A.Z. Blodgett from the History of the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, 1887. Asiel Z. Blodgett was born at Fort Dearbo...

The historic town of Half Day claims many firsts in the annals of Lake County history—the first post office (1836), the first school (1836) ...

As a kid in the 1970s, I loved watching Chicago Blackhawks' hockey. Those were the glory days of Bobby Hull, Stan Makita, and Tony Espos...

Happy birthday, Mr. Lincoln! On this day in 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family settled in Illinois in 18...