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Yahoo
29-05-2025
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- Yahoo
‘Proudly making our country your new home': Citizens naturalized at Old State Capitol ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Fifty-six people walked into the Old State Capitol Wednesday from all corners of the globe. They walked out sharing one thing in common: they're the United States of America's newest citizens. The group, originally from 25 different countries, all received their certificates in a ceremony presided over by District Judge Colleen Lawless. 'For some of you the choice to come here was an easy one. While others, it was one of the most difficult decisions of your life,' Lawless said. 'But no matter what your journey was or what choices you had to make by getting here, every one of you has made the American dream a reality by becoming citizens and proudly making our country your new home.' 300 people attend funeral of Springfield veteran with no known family They each left the ceremony with an American flag and a newfound sense of gratitude. 'I really liked the ceremony, definitely, and I feel very thankful with all of this country and with Illinois today,' Raquel Muchnick, a citizen naturalized in the ceremony originally from Honduras, said. Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher addressed the newest citizens and welcomed them to the capital city. 'Your presence here reminds us that what truly unites us is not where we are born or how we are here, but what we believe in our heart,' Buscher said. Accessible exhibit opens in Springfield's Lincoln Museum The day was even more special for the naturalized citizens as it was held in the room where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous 'House Divided' speech and the grounds where Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign. 'It was a privilege to us that the ceremony was here in the capitol, in a historical place, to know Abraham Lincoln was here,' Muchnick said. The group crossed the finish line of their citizenship journey surrounded by their family and friends and love for their new country. 'It was a long, long journey to be here but I'm very thankful,' Muchnick said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
18-02-2025
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- BBC News
Lincoln Museum improvement plans to be discussed
Improvements to Lincoln Museum are due to be discussed at a meeting next week. The work, to improve the public exhibition space and better display artefacts, would take place from July 2025 to January 2026 if approved by Lincolnshire County free museum in Danes Terrace, formerly known as The Collection, displays Lincolnshire's history from the Stone Age through the Roman, Saxon and Viking eras.A council report said the improvements would help "showcase and rotate the rich history of Lincolnshire through its treasures". The report added: "The approach to the design ensures longevity and flexibility to the exhibition spaces within Lincoln Museum."The plans include new zones and trails, along with interactive digital public engagement area, which has previously hosted artwork and interactive exhibits, will become an exhibition space that is available for event report said the work would help increase revenue which would be invested back into cultural services, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Work is already under way to update the cafe, toilets and IT systems in the Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for culture, previously said it would be "the biggest update to Lincoln Museum since we opened in 2005".She said: "It will let us continue to give you the warm welcome our visitors expect and put on the exciting exhibitions and events we are known for. "In order to continue to attract new visitors to the museum, and to the city, we need to rethink how we tell Lincolnshire's story."The report will be discussed at a council committee meeting on 25 February, before going to the council leader and Cawrey for final approval next to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
