blog posts U. of I. history professor: Emulating Lincoln could help country get off its dysfunctional path Jul 30, 2025 8:45 am by Chicago Sun-TimesIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Chicago Sun-Times (July 28) Our political dilemma isn't confined to a single issue. 'Something deeper is corroding our public life and amplifying attacks on the vulnerable. Like Lincoln, we ask, “Is this who we are?” Like him, we must answer “no.”' Share on Facebook Tweet Email