| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 21, 2026, midnight |
| Last Updated | Feb. 21, 2026, midnight |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/america-at-250-presidents-abraham-lincoln-barack-obama-illinois/ |
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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 presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama,
who both launched political careers Illinois.
In their times in office, they faced very different ch...