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 ...

Today in Chicago History: The 606 trail opens for walkers, joggers, scooters, strollers, skateboards and more Here’s a look ...

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 ...

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday. ‘He is the one who turned that corner into a firing range ...

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