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Illinois State Museum receives donation of items from President Lincoln’s extended Springfield family

Silence DoGood - April 2, 2025

These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into the social and familial relationships of Lincoln’s Springfield. #lincoln

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State Treasurer Frerichs, JPMorganChase Bring ‘Lincoln Ledger’ to Downtown Springfield

Silence DoGood - February 10, 2025

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs and JPMorganChase officials on Monday unveiled the reproduction of a ledger that contains records of Honest Abe’s banking activity ahead of Lincoln’s Birthday, which is Wednesday. #ledger

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Havoc, Debut Novel from Pre-Teen Local Author, Combines Romance, Action, Magic and an Evil Way of Thinking

Silence DoGood - March 21, 2022

E.G. Keith says the book is written for anyone interested in young-adult and teen fiction who is open-minded, willing to embrace diversity in storytelling, and who enjoys smaller plot lines that merge together into one compelling read. #havoc

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