Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

In a world increasingly shaped by secularism and scientific empiricism, a paradox emerges: the enduring belief that history has direction, meaning and purpose—a secularized form of providentialism.

This year 158 students submitted essays addressing this year’s topic: how the writer has seen the country’s polarization personally and locally, and, citing ideas from Lincoln’s First Inaugural ...