Cairo, Illinois is facing a dangerous situation that’s impacting the community and local economy. This video breaks down what’s happening and why it matters for residents and beyond.

"The Underground Railroad in Metamora," a documentary highlighting local abolitionist activities, will debut June 22 at Metamora high school.

Nearly 170 years ago, Springfield had its own railroad station and the site of a Civil War skirmish, putting Springfield on the map for local historians. The station was not much more than a ...

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Illinois Central railroad bridge across the Okaw river about two miles north of ...

June 17, 1861 it was the center of the Battle of Vienna between Union and Confederate troops 1870 the rail line was reorganized as the Washington and Ohio Railroad to haul coal 1874 the rail line ...

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Hop aboard history at the Illinois Railway Museum—ride vintage trains and explore America’s largest railway collection.

Key Highlight: Snapping a photo of your reflection in The Bean is a quintessential Chicago souvenir. A first-time visit to Chicago isn't complete without a stop at Millennium Park. Situated in ...

Member of the transportation team focused on the U.S. Department of Transportation Ian Duncan is a reporter covering federal transportation agencies and the politics of transportation. He ...

Chicagoans gathered again downtown Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown with a pair of demonstrations outside Chicago immigration court and later in Dirksen Federal Plaza.

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