The tiny central Illinois village, where Lincoln accidentally spent half-a ... of visitors each year at the site, now part of a state park over 200 miles (330 kilometers) southwest of Chicago.

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will receive an $8 million upgrade for refurbishing buildings and the outdoor theater, funded by Illinois' Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

The tiny central Illinois village, where Lincoln accidentally spent half-a ... of visitors each year at the site, now part of a state park over 200 miles (330 kilometers) southwest of Chicago.

National Parks in Illinois ... state parks including Ramsey Lake State Park, state forests, national forests, and state recreation areas that are all great to explore. Known as the land of Lincoln ...