January not only ushered in a much anticipated new year, but brought back a cold hearted visitor we would just as soon sent elsewhere.

    In early 1832, a young Abraham Lincoln opted to seek election to the Illinois legislature.

    “The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American’s guarantee of freedom.” - President Harry S. Truman

    If ever there is a year to tell this story of faith, love, beauty and romance, 2020 is it.

    And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

    When asked to name America’s greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln always top the list. Though historians typically rank Harry S.

    Regular readers know I am a Studebaker enthusiast, and it was my interest in Studebakers that led me to learn about Jean Goldkette.

    Popular Pilgrim mythology not withstanding, our first true thanksgiving most likely took place in Charlestown, Mass., in 1676.

Due to its remote location and sparse population, the Great Peshtigo Fire went largely unnoticed for several weeks.

    In 1922 the National Fire Protection Association named the second week of October as Fire Prevention Week in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire.