As America turns 250 years old in 2026, CBS News Chicago is looking back at two presidents who called Illinois home. Nearly 150 years separated the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar...
Black History Month series features South Bend’s Billy “Stix” Nicks This week’s Black History Month story will tell of the remarkable musical journey of Billy “Stix”...
What is Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday? Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a federal holiday in 2021. This week, people across...
New Yorkers honor lost African American holiday older than Juneteenth An African American holiday older than Juneteenth was almost lost. These New Yorkers are bringing back...
PETERSBURG, Ill. (AP) — Before his famous debates, before the Civil War rent the nation, before he helped end slavery and before his tragic assassination, Abraham...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a rare move, is beefing up the Navy warship presence in the Middle East, ordering two aircraft carriers...
Black history in Vermont includes some of the major events and personalities of Black history in America. The Underground Railroad passed through the Champlain Valley. Famed...
Voters in Michigan said they were worried about the country’s political climate as they reacted Saturday evening to news of a reported assassination attempt on former...
Prepare for snow and winter storms with these tips Testing your snow equipment and having extra clothing and blankets available are things that can prepare you...
