This week in Illinois history, learn about a race riot, the first Republican Party convention and the first African-American woman to serve as a presidential cabinet member.

Although a proposed requirement that schools teach about the role LGBT individuals have played in state and national history has passed muster in the Illinois Senate, a school union has come out against the measure.

An ethics bill on the Illinois House floor that would prohibit fundraisers in Sangamon County while the General Assembly is in session has garnered a lot of support.

This week in Illinois history features several pioneers: a jazz musician, a frontier hero and a WWII penicillin maker.

Although Democrats in the General Assembly failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto last month of a gun dealer licensing bill, a lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) predicts the battle over gun regulation isn’t over.

Legislation introduced in the Illinois House would make it easier for lottery managers to target young people and those who may have gambling addictions, one critic of the measure says.

The Lewis and Clark expedition begins its westward phase, Standard Oil crumbles under a court order, and a female baseball league holds tryouts during this week in Illinois history.

The Illinois Auditor General's office released the Office of the Treasurer Nonfiscal Officer Responsibilities Compliance Examination for the two years ended June 30, 2017, to the Illinois Senate on Feb. 27, 2018.

On this date in history, a four-term governor was born, Cairo becomes a linchpin in the Union strategy during the Civil War, and a strike aims to settle a railroad wage dispute.

The Illinois Auditor General's office has released a financial audit and compliance examination report on the Treasurer's Office's fiscal officer responsibilities for the fiscal year ending June 30.

The Illinois Auditor General's office has released its compliance examination report for the state Office of Management and Budget for the two-year period ending June 30. The report was released March 6.

The Illinois Auditor General has released its compliance examination for the Office of the Secretary of State for the fiscal year ending June 30. The report was released March 6.

The Illinois Auditor General's office has released the Office of the Treasurer Nonfiscal Officer Responsibilities Compliance Examination for the two-year period ending June 30. The report was released to the House on Feb. 27.

A Mormon settlement started, the completion of the Sears Tower, and Abraham Lincoln's (arguably) most significant jury trial all happened this week in Illinois history.

For this week in history, read about the nation's first African-American Catholic priest, the discovery of DNA and hoops great Harry Gallatin.

The opening of a national nuclear lab, the source of the name of Starving Rock State park, and the Blackhawks capture of their third Stanley Cup took place this week in Illinois history.

Engineering fraternity launches, first McDonald's franchise opens and historic flood shuts down the Loop this week in Illinois history.

Although Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was all but knighted as the Republican heir apparent in the governor’s race, she failed in her bid to topple incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner – but only by 3 percentage points.

A fictional town launches two actresses' careers, Daley wins first election and one of the most unusual campaign speeches in history is delivered on this day in Illinois history.

Just days before the Tuesday primary that will decide who goes on the ballot for governor, three Democratic candidates sparred during an open forum that featured some tense exchanges.